PICU Nurse Jobs

As of Thursday, February 19th 2026, Vivian has 6 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $58 per hour on average and up to $67 per hour for the highest-paying role.

As of Thursday, February 19th 2026, Vivian has 92 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $58 per hour on average, and up to $90 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

As of Thursday, February 19th 2026, Vivian has 1,125 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,372 per hour on average, and up to $7,914 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Take a look at Vivian's PICU Nurse Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit nurses are registered nurses who specialize in working with children of all ages with serious medical conditions. Patients range from infants to adolescents, usually up to 18 years old, who may have a chronic illness or disease, be recovering from a complex surgery, or have suffered severe trauma. Besides patient care, pediatric ICU nurses offer emotional support and education to their patients’ parents and other family members. It takes a special kind of RN to work in the PICU, which can be rewarding and/or heartbreaking on any given day. 

Some healthcare employers may prefer pediatric intensive care nurse job candidates with Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Acute/Critical Care Knowledge Professional (CCRN-K) or Pediatric Acute/Critical Care Nursing (CCRN), and some may even require specific professional certifications.

Having a Pediatric Acute/Critical Care Nursing (CCRN) validates your knowledge and skills as a pediatric intensive care unit nurse and your dedication to continuing your education in your chosen field. All of which makes you a more desirable job candidate to healthcare employers.