Travel Contract

PICU RN
El Paso, TX
Travel Nurses, Inc.
3x12 hrs

$1,526/week

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Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$1,526/week

Benefits

Weekly pay
401k retirement plan
Life insurance

Qualifications

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Required

Profile

Resume

Work Experience

Registered Nurse (1 year)

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Other

1 Year Unit Experience Within the Last 3 Years

Other qualifications

License

Texas Nursing License

Description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

Location: El Paso, Texas
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each)
Hours per Week: 36

Unit Overview

Pediatric unit with 19 beds total: 10 PICU beds and 9 Pediatric beds
Staff: 27 total (Day shift: 1 Charge Nurse + 3-4 Nurses; Night shift: 1 Charge Nurse + 3-4 Nurses)
Patient Ratios:
- PICU: 1 nurse to 2 patients
- Intermediate Care (IMC): 1:3 (or 1:4 with Patient Care Technician)
- Pediatrics: 1:5 (or 1:6 with Patient Care Technician)
Equipment includes Hillrom beds, GC monitors, ICU Medial Plum 360 pumps, and Medfusion syringe pumps
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system: Meditech
No call requirements
Weekend shifts: 4 per month (AM shifts cover Saturday and Sunday; PM shifts cover Friday and Saturday)

Job Description

Provide nursing care in a pediatric intensive care setting
Care for a wide range of patients from post-surgical appendicitis to critically ill patients with septic shock requiring vasoactive drips and mechanical ventilation
Typical procedures performed:
- Lumbar punctures
- Intubations
- Chest tube placements
- Conscious sedation

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Texas
PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care (1 year of experience)
PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care experience within the last year
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Advanced Life Support (ALS)
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Experience working with Pediatric patients

Additional Information

Dress code: Galaxy blue scrubs required
Permanent positions available on the unit
The unit is recognized for its strong foundation in pediatric care and offers exposure to a broad spectrum of pediatric critical care cases
Competitive environment with opportunities to work with experienced staff and advanced technology

This position is ideal for RNs with pediatric critical care experience seeking a travel assignment in a dynamic PICU setting.

Employer

Travel Nurses, Inc.

4.4rating(19 reviews)

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Fantastic!

Marissa was great to work with and I look forward to working with her again on my next search

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About

Travel Nurses, Inc. is a nurse-founded and operated healthcare staffing agency connecting nurses and allied health professionals with opportunities nationwide. Since 1988, we’ve grown from supporting operating room teams in the Mid-South to serving a wide range of specialties across the country.

At our core, we believe healthcare professionals are the foundation of care. That belief drives everything we do, from how we support our clinicians to how we build long-term relationships.

We are committed to making travel simple, transparent and rewarding. With clear pay packages, dedicated recruiter support and a focus on career mobility, our clinicians can move forward with confidence.

Wherever your career takes you, you’ll never go alone.

Response timewithin an hour

Travel jobs$458–5,599/week

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About El Paso, TX

As a Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse in El Paso, TX here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
Wages generally match the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average high of 95°F and low of 71°F.
Winter average high of 58°F and low of 32°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find, with various options available for travel nurses.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, and public transportation options are available but may not be as extensive as in larger cities.

Demographics

El Paso is a diverse city with a mix of cultures.
The population has a wide age range, and common health issues may include allergies and asthma due to the desert climate.
There is a significant population of travel nurses due to the presence of several healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing, biking, and golfing.
The city also hosts summer concerts and has various cultural attractions.

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