Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Houston, TX
Slate Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,680/weekOverview
- Start Date07/06/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
As a Travel Registered Nurse in the PICU, you'll be responsible for providing high-quality care to critically ill children. You'll work in a supportive environment with a collaborative team, ensuring patient safety and comfort. This role includes monitoring vitals, administering medications, and performing daily assessments. Your experience in pediatric critical care will be vital as you manage complex cases and interact closely with families. Enjoy a flexible schedule with a focus on work-life balance.
Highlights
- Opportunity to explore Houston
- Work in a collaborative PICU team
- Flexible 3x12 night shifts
- Focus on work-life balance
- Competitive compensation package
- BLS certification required
- EMR System: Meditech
- PALS certification required
- 1 year of PICU experience required
Employer
Slate Healthcare
12 nurses recommend working with Slate Healthcare
Pros
I would like to give my recruiter Akash, a 5-star rating. He was patient, understanding, and supportive throughout my experience. Even though the assignment was not a good fit for me and I chose to leave the assignment early, Akash remained professional and continued to offer support without judgment. His communication and dedication made a difficult situation much easier to navigate. Based on my experience with Akash, I would recommend Slate Healthcare to other healthcare professionals looking for a staffing agency that genuinely supports its clinicians.
Cons
None so far
Recommends working with Slate Healthcare
Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country.
We’re committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple: to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician’s lifestyle and career goals.
At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible—because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.
About Houston, TX
As a Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse in Houston, TX here's what you should know:- Houston's cost of living is slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer highs average around 90°F (32°C) with lows around 75°F (24°C), while winter highs average around 63°F (17°C) with lows around 45°F (7°C).
- Short term rentals are readily available in Houston, with a variety of options to choose from.
- Houston is car-friendly with a well-developed highway system.
- Public transportation is available through the METRO bus and light rail services.
- Houston is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and age groups.
- Common health issues include allergies, asthma, and obesity.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the numerous healthcare facilities in the area.
- Houston offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving art and music community, professional sports teams, and plenty of outdoor activities including parks and nearby coastal attractions.
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