Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Albany, NY
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel PICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Albany, NY (12208) | 13-Week Pediatric ICU Assignment

Travel PICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Albany, NY | 13-week travel nursing assignment for a Pediatric ICU RN with Pediatric Cardiac ICU experience, Epic EMR, PALS and BLS required. Join a top medical center in New York's Capital Region and make a difference in pediatric critical care.

Assignment Overview

• Position: Travel PICU Registered Nurse (RN) / Pediatric ICU RN
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing
• Location: Albany, NY 12208 (Capital Region, New York)
• Clinical Setting: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) – Pediatric Cardiac ICU experience preferred
• Start / End Date: April 20, 2026 – July 20, 2026 (13 weeks)
• Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (12-hour night shifts)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 – $2,250
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs required
• EMR: Epic (experience required)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PICU RN / Pediatric ICU RN) for a 13-week travel assignment in Albany, New York. This role is ideal for a critical care pediatric nurse with at least 1 year of recent Pediatric Cardiac ICU experience who thrives in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU / Pediatric ICU.
• Monitor, assess, and document patient conditions, responses to treatment, and progress using Epic EMR.
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
• Administer medications, titrate infusions, manage ventilators and other life-support devices, and perform PICU-specific interventions as prescribed.
• Provide family-centered education and support to patients' families during critical care stays.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, pediatric critical care standards, and safety procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license (New York State or compact; pending NY license considered).
• Minimum 1 year of recent Pediatric Cardiac ICU or PICU experience (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit experience strongly preferred).
• Epic EMR experience required (experience with electronic charting in a pediatric critical care setting preferred).
• Current BLS and PALS certifications required.
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and adapt to a fast-paced critical care environment.
• Strong clinical judgment, professionalism, and effective communication skills with families and clinical teams.

Why Join This Travel Nursing Opportunity

• Experience working at a renowned medical center in Albany, NY with a strong pediatric program.
• Gain or leverage Pediatric Cardiac ICU and PICU critical care skills while working with a supportive interdisciplinary team.
• Competitive weekly pay and travel nurse benefits (details provided during the application process).
• Opportunity to live and work in the New York Capital Region—access to cultural amenities, parks, and historic neighborhoods.

Ready to advance your career as a Pediatric ICU RN or Travel PICU Registered Nurse in Albany, NY? Apply now to join our healthcare team and start this 13-week travel nursing assignment. For immediate consideration, submit your resume and license details. Join our healthcare team today—apply now!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.