Job Description

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

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Job Description\n

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) position requiring open shift availability and strong ICU skills.

\n \n Responsibilities\n

• Work in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in a hospital setting
• Care for a diverse PICU population including respiratory, sepsis, and neuro patients
• Must float to other ICUs and floors as needed, including between campuses
• Open availability for day and night 12-hour shifts; night/weekend shifts are preferred
• Every other weekend coverage required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Utilizes Epic EMR for documentation
• Experience with ventilator management, titration of pressors, and management of central and arterial lines required
• Responsible for complete patient assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in the PICU
• Expected to coordinate and delegate care within an interdisciplinary team
• Physical demands include lifting, carrying, frequent standing, and navigating busy environments
• Must be able to transport patients with ventilators and handle heavy equipment
• Basic understanding of congenital heart disease is beneficial
• Candidates with a positive attitude and excellent communication skills preferred
• Permanent staff must be separated from any Intermountain facility for at least one year to be eligible
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this assignment
• Scrub requirements not specified

\n \n Requirements\n

• Active UT or Compact RN license required at time of consideration
• BLS (AHA) and PALS (AHA) certifications required and must not expire prior to start
• ASN or Nursing diploma required; BSN preferred
• A minimum of 3-5 years recent PICU experience required
• At least 1 year of travel nursing experience required
• Ability to manage ventilator-dependent patients and use IV pumps
• Experience titrating medications, including pressors, and working with central and arterial lines is required
• Must be comfortable floating to any ICU or floor as necessary
• Epic EMR experience required

\n Benefits\n

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

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American Traveler Job ID #P-650514. 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.

 

Job Tags

Daily paid, Permanent employment, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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