PICU RN
El Paso, TX
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,480/weekOverview
- Start Date07/06/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
Location: El Paso, Texas
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
Hours per Week: 36
Unit Overview
- Pediatric unit with intensive care needs
- Total beds: 19 (10 PICU beds, 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)
- Scrub color: Galaxy blue
Job Responsibilities & Procedures
- Provide nursing care for pediatric patients ranging from surgical cases (e.g., appendicitis) to critically ill patients requiring vasoactive drips and mechanical ventilation
- Typical procedures performed:
- Lumbar punctures
- Intubations
- Chest tube placements
- Conscious sedation
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Minimum 1 year of recent Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience
- Experience working with pediatric patients
- Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Life Support (ALS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Preferred Qualifications
- Additional Pediatric ICU experience is highly desirable
Ideal Candidate Attributes
- Adaptable and able to work well within a team
- Open to constructive feedback and committed to professional growth
Additional Information
- Permanent positions available on the unit
- The unit offers a unique pediatric care environment with a broad range of patient acuity levels
- Competitive and supportive work environment with experienced staff
- Emphasis on providing exceptional pediatric critical care
Employer
Host Healthcare
248 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
I’ve been with Host Healthcare for almost a year and my recruiter, Elyse Himmelstein, she have been nothing short of amazing! She’s always there to answer questions, make sure I get the best contracts, always giving me the best experience as a traveler! Definitely go with her and this agency for your future contracts!🥰
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
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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:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Summer average high of 95°F and low of 71°F.
- Winter average high of 58°F and low of 32°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find, with various options available for travel nurses.
- Car friendliness is high, and public transportation options are available but may not be as extensive as in larger cities.
- 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.
- 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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