PICU RN
San Antonio, TX
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,580/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.
Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Pediatric ICU (PICU)
Location
San Antonio, TX | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Every other weekend required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide ICU-level nursing care across a broad range of pediatric patient populations including respiratory, neuro, GI, GU, burns, DKA, ortho, ENT, and patients with cardiac histories
- Manage and monitor patients on ventilators, drips, chest tubes, central lines, syringe pumps, trachs, and gastrostomy tubes
- Maintain patient ratios of 2:1, with 1:1 for higher acuity and up to 3:1 for step-down/lower acuity patients
- Assist with or support procedures including central line and chest tube placement, sedation, lumbar puncture, and intubation
- Document patient care accurately using the Meditech EMR system
- Float to other children's units as needed, including NICU and pediatric specialty areas
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license with a minimum of 1 year of ICU-level nursing experience
- Experience caring for intubated patients and managing mechanical ventilators
- PALS certification required
- Ability to work night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) and every other weekend
- Navy blue scrubs required; t-shirts not permitted
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience caring for patients on ECMO (patient care, not pump management)
- Experience with Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
- Familiarity with Meditech EMR
- Flexible, positive, and communicative personality with strong teamwork skills
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-acuity 24-bed pediatric ICU serving a wide variety of complex patient populations
- Supportive unit structure with charge nurses and unit coordinators on every shift
Employer
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.
The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.
Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.
Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others
About San Antonio, TX
As a Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse in San Antonio, TX here's what you should know:- The cost of living in San Antonio is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for residents.
- The average high in summer is around 95°F, while the average low in winter is around 40°F, offering a mix of hot summers and mild winters.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in San Antonio, with a variety of choices available for travel nurses.
- San Antonio is relatively car-friendly, with a well-connected road network.
- Public transportation options include buses and a streetcar system, providing convenient travel within the city.
- San Antonio is a diverse city with a wide range of demographics.
- It has a relatively young population, and common health issues may include allergies due to the climate.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in the area, creating a supportive community.
- San Antonio offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a rich cultural heritage with art and music events, and a strong focus on sports and outdoor activities.
- The River Walk, the Alamo, and the Tower of the Americas are popular attractions for both locals and visitors.
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