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
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 nursing 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
• Floating: Clinician will float within scope to meet facility needs; orientation includes one shift in the CICU
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License: Accepted (WA Compact License accepted)
• Guaranteed Hours: Yes
• On-call: Not required but available for pick-up

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Valid RN license in Washington
• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by American Heart Association

Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• Experience working with Level I Trauma patients
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Orientation and Scheduling Notes

• No Return to Office (RTO) during first 2 weeks due to orientation
• Travelers rotate on a 6-week schedule based on start date
• Scheduling weeks run Monday through Sunday
• Night shift travelers may be scheduled for the night before their RTO starts
• Travelers do not self-schedule; schedules are generated by facility schedulers
• Travelers are scheduled for 6 weekends during a 13-week assignment

Facility Highlights

• Total staffed beds: 407
• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub color: Any color or T-shirt top, must be age-appropriate and kid-friendly

Compliance and Screening Requirements

• Background check including 7-year criminal history and multiple county/state/national searches
• Drug screening: 12-panel drug test within 1 year of start
• Physical exam within 1 year
• Fit test for respirator use required within 12 months prior to assignment end; fit testing on-site not allowed
• Immunizations and titers required: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
• TB screening: Qgold/Tspot or 2 PPDs with specific timing requirements
• Flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (Oct-March)
• Respiratory protection medical clearance required annually for respirator users
• COVID vaccine strongly recommended but not required

Competency and Testing Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (pediatric focus) required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for PICU nurses; passing score 80% with remediation process available
• Skills checklists required, including pediatric skills checklist
• Math test administered onsite; remediation allowed if failed
• 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 a blue background with no hats or headwear
• Travelers may have potential for precepting opportunities
• Parking available with variable costs; public transportation encouraged
• Meal waiver agreement available but not required unless candidate opts to waive second meal period

This position offers a structured orientation and scheduling process within a highly regarded pediatric teaching hospital environment, ideal for PICU nurses with solid pediatric critical care experience seeking a travel contract in Seattle.