Job Description
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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in San Diego, California.
Job Description & Requirements\n
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- Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, rotating
- Employment Type: Travel
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Assignment Overview\n
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- Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
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Description\n
American Traveler is seeking an experienced Pediatric ICU RN with a CA license, PALS/BLS certification, and at least 2 years of recent PICU experience for a high-acuity assignment at a Level 1 trauma children's hospital.
Details\n
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- High-acuity Pediatric ICU (PICU) unit within a Level 1 trauma children's hospital
- Patient population includes injury, respiratory failure, shock, multi-system failure, poisonings, near drowning, meningitis, post-op cardiac surgical, and neurosurgery cases
- Patient ratio of 1:1-2
- Variable day/night or straight night shifts, scheduled as 3x12-hour shifts (7a-7p or 7p-7a)
- Weekend availability required with full scheduling flexibility; day shift requires 4 weekend shifts, night shift requires 5 weekend shifts, with one full weekend off every 4-week schedule
- Floating required within scope of practice, including to CVPICU and NICU units
- No on-call responsibilities
- Epic charting system used; experience preferred but not required
- Utilizes ventilators and multiple monitoring systems including CVP and EKG
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Requirements\n
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- Active CA RN license required or in-process with confirmed ETA
- Current BLS and PALS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of current, independent PICU experience within the last year, not including orientation time
- Experience in a PICU unit with at least 10 beds required
- Level I trauma experience required
- CVP and ICP monitoring experience required
- Experience with ventilator management, arterial line management, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and external ventricular drain (EVD) care
- IV therapy/phlebotomy skills required
- At least 1 prior travel assignment preferred, though strong first-time travelers will be considered
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Additional Information\n
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- Deliver high-acuity critical care nursing to pediatric patients with complex and life-threatening conditions
- Work at a nationally ranked, Magnet-recognized, Beacon Award-winning, Level 1 trauma teaching hospital
- Scrubs of any color permitted
- Required to work 2 of 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's), including holiday eves, with no holiday time off approved
- Maximum RTO of 7 days per request, with a minimum of 3 shifts still required that week
- Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted
- Former permanent staff must be separated from the facility for at least 1 year before becoming eligible to travel
- First-time travelers with strong PICU experience are welcome to apply
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American Traveler Job ID #P-747376. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Pediatric ICU
About American Traveler\n \n
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
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With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
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American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
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With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
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