PICU Registered Nurse
Seattle, Washington
Seattle Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: PICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Seattle, Washington
Facility Type: Pediatric, Teaching Hospital, Magnet Designation, Level I Trauma Center
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (PICU)
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, Day/Night rotating or straight nights
• Patient Ratio: 1:1 or 1:2
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of independent PICU experience in a 20-bed or larger PICU
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: 6 weekends for a 13-week assignment; more weekends required for longer assignments
• On-call: Not required but available for pick-up
• Floating: Clinician will float within scope to meet facility needs; includes one orientation shift in CICU
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License: Accepted (WA RN Compact License accepted)
• Guaranteed Hours: Yes

Required Certifications and Licenses

• WA RN License (Compact license accepted with additional state requirements)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA Provider only, instructor not accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA Provider only, instructor not accepted
• Additional Certifications:

  • ACLS recommended for Air Lift candidates
  • NRP not required for NICU RNs
  • CHEMO certification required if applicable (through APHON)

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum 2 years PICU experience working independently
• Experience in a 20-bed or larger PICU
• Ability to float to CICU after orientation
• Potential for precepting opportunities

Scheduling and Work Environment

• Schedule runs Monday through Sunday
• Travelers scheduled for 6 weekends during a 13-week assignment
• No RTO (Return to Office) during first 2 weeks due to orientation
• Night shift travelers may have night before RTO off
• Scheduling is managed by facility schedulers; no self-scheduling
• Scrub color: Any color or T-shirt top (must be age-appropriate and kid-friendly)
• Charting system: EPIC

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check required (or within past year if all criteria met)
• Various background checks including FACIS 3, county civil, state and national criminal, sex offender, and global sanctions
• Drug screening: 12-panel drug test within 1 year of start, covering marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, opiates, PCP, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, methadone
• WA State Patrol Search required within 12 months and rerun every 2 years
• Foreign equivalency education evaluation required if educated outside the U.S.
• Physical exam within 1 year
• Fit test for respirator use required within 12 months prior to end of assignment (no on-site fit testing allowed)
• Respiratory protection training provided via facility platform
• Various immunizations and titers required: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
• Flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (Oct-Mar)
• COVID vaccine strongly recommended but not required
• Annual respirator medical clearance required for respirator users

Competency and Testing Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (pediatric focus)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for PICU (passing score 80%)
• Skills checklists: PICU and pediatric skills checklists required
• Math test administered onsite (proctored) with remediation if needed
• Various facility-specific modules and training must be completed prior to start (approx. 8 hours)
• Epic inpatient nurse test-out modules required for RNs

Additional Notes

• Photo for badge required within 72 hours of contract signing (blue background, no hats or headwear)
• Parking available with costs varying by shift and lot; public transportation encouraged
• Travelers rotate on a 6-week schedule based on start date
• Only pre-approved shifts off guaranteed in contract
• Returning candidates with less than 6 months gap may have some background and health documents accepted from previous contract

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Washington
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience
• PICU experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association

This position offers a dynamic pediatric critical care environment with strong institutional support, comprehensive orientation, and opportunities for professional growth.