Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Worcester, MA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse (RN) with a 13-week travel contract in Worcester, Massachusetts (zip code 01655). Join a leading healthcare team at a top medical center, providing critical care to pediatric patients in a vibrant New England city known for its culture, history, and outdoor recreation. Apply now for this rewarding Massachusetts nursing job!

PICU RN Job Details

• Location: Worcester, MA (Zip: 01655) – Central Massachusetts healthcare jobs
• Facility: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at a leading medical center
• Contract Type: Travel nursing contract
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Start: 12/16/2025 – End: 3/17/2026)
• Shifts: Day/Night rotation, 3x12-hour shifts per week (07:00–19:00 & 19:00–07:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2360–$2420
• Patient Ratios: 2:1 (Days, Nights, Weekends)
• Unit Size: 10 beds, average daily census of 7
• Weekend/Holiday: Every third weekend/holiday rotation

PICU RN Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license (required prior to start)
• Minimum 2 years of recent PICU nursing experience
• Previous travel nurse experience required
• Current BLS and PALS certifications
• Proficiency with Epic EMR charting system
• Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• Pass/fail Telemetry exam during orientation (minimum score: 80%)
• Completion of all pre-start and orientation modules

PICU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care to neonates, infants, children, and adolescents in the PICU
• Administer blood products, anti-seizure medications, antiarrhythmics, and IV vasopressors
• Manage arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, and chest tubes
• Assist with intubation, ventilator management, and acute airway care
• Monitor hemodynamics, intracranial pressure (ICP), and end-tidal CO2
• Perform pediatric dosage calculations and rapid response interventions
• Provide wound care, vaccine administration, and infection control in a clinical setting
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including respiratory therapists, pharmacy, and social services
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Epic electronic medical records (EMR)

Discover the benefits of travel nursing in Worcester, MA – a city celebrated for its thriving arts scene, excellent dining, and access to scenic outdoor activities. Take the next step in your healthcare career with this exciting PICU RN travel job in Massachusetts. Apply now to join our dedicated pediatric nursing team!

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