Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Seattle, Washington
Seattle Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: PICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Seattle, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, Day/Night rotating or straight nights
• Patient Ratios: 1:1 or 1:2
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of independent PICU experience in a 20-bed PICU or larger
• 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: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs; includes one orientation shift in the CICU for float training
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License Accepted: Yes, including Compact License
• Guaranteed Hours: Yes

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington (Compact license accepted)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by American Heart Association (AHA Provider only, instructor not accepted)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association (AHA Provider only, instructor not accepted)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience
• PICU experience within the last year

Additional Requirements

• Must include Requested Time Off (RTO) on initial submission for approval
• No RTO during first 2 weeks due to orientation
• Travelers scheduled for 6 weekends, not every other weekend
• Scheduling weeks run Monday through Sunday
• Night shift travelers may have night before RTO off
• Scheduling is managed by facility schedulers; no self-scheduling
• Potential for precepting opportunities

Facility Highlights

• Pediatric teaching hospital with Magnet recognition and Level I Trauma designation
• Total staffed beds: 407
• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub color: Any color or T-shirt top (must be age-appropriate and kid-friendly)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check required (or background within past year with all searches completed)
• Various background checks including national, state, county civil, sex offender, and global sanctions
• Drug screening: 12-panel drug test within 1 year of start, covering marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, opiates, and others
• State-specific searches and verifications as required
• Physical exam within 1 year
• Fit mask test required within 12 months prior to end of assignment; fit testing on site not allowed
• Respiratory protection clearance required annually for respirator use
• Immunizations and titers required: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
• Flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (Oct-March)
• COVID vaccine strongly recommended but not required

Competency and Testing Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (pediatric focus)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for PICU nurses (passing score 80%)
• Skills checklists including pediatric skills required
• Math test administered onsite (proctored) with remediation if needed; not pass/fail
• Completion of facility-specific modules prior to start (approx. 8 hours) including Epic test-out modules for inpatient nurses

Additional Notes

• Photo for badge required within 72 hours of contract signing; must be on blue background with no hats or headwear
• Meal waiver agreement available but not required for candidates signing on or after 1/1/2026
• Scheduling and time off policies are strict; only pre-approved time off guaranteed
• Travelers rotate on a 6-week schedule based on start date, not calendar weeks

Summary

This is a pediatric intensive care travel nursing opportunity requiring a minimum of 2 years PICU experience, with specific certifications and compliance requirements. The position offers guaranteed hours, weekend work, and a structured scheduling system. Candidates must be prepared for a pediatric teaching hospital environment with Magnet and Level I Trauma designations.