Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in New Haven, Connecticut.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 9, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU position requiring 3 years of PICU experience and Level I Trauma Center background.
Details
- Work in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) of a Level I Trauma Center, short-term acute care hospital
- Average patient ratio of 1:2
- Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 19:00-7:00
- Required to work every other weekend
- No on-call responsibilities
- Float to other pediatric units as needed within scope of practice, including Pediatric ED, NNICU, inpatient departments, and psych unit
- Uses Epic charting system
Requirements
- Active RN license (CT or Compact) required
- Current certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred
- Minimum 3 years of PICU experience required
- Level I Trauma Center experience required
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- Experience in cardiac critical care preferred
- CRRT and ECMO certifications preferred
- 1 professional reference required for consideration
Additional Information
- Provide critical care nursing to pediatric patients requiring respiratory, cardiovascular, neurologic, renal, and gastrointestinal interventions
- Skilled care includes ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, central line care, and management of dysrhythmias
- Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
- COVID vaccine and booster required with religious or medical exemptions only
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Candidates must live outside a 75-mile radius of the facility to be eligible for the travel rate
- Previous permanent staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be considered as a traveler
- Requests for RTO greater than 7 days require additional approval
- Travelers are expected to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities as needed
American Traveler Job ID #P-742593. 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
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.
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.
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.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
