Travel Pediatric ICU RN - Cardiac

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

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Job Description\n

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU position requiring strong PICU and cardiac experience, with WI or compact RN license and Epic charting proficiency.

\n \n Responsibilities\n

• Work in the Pediatric ICU (PICU) of a hospital environment
• 21-bed high-acuity unit caring for critically ill or injured children
• Provides care for patients with acute head injuries, neurological disorders, pulmonary diseases, cardiac anomalies, organ transplants, multi-system organ failure, and ECMO
• Day/evening 12-hour shifts, Friday through Sunday, 7:00am-7:30pm
• EPIC EMR is used and experience is required
• First to float to other units or locations as needed for staffing requirements
• Assignment duration is 13 weeks
• Patient population includes both medical and surgical pediatric cases
• Primary responsibilities include comprehensive, family-centered critical care to pediatric patients with diverse and complex needs
• Must pass a telemetry competency exam prior to start with strict passing criteria; two attempts allowed before contract cancellation
• Weekly orientation provided at the hospital, following department-specific scheduling
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a Magnet-designated, Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU
• First time travelers accepted if experience requirements are met
• Time off requests generally limited to two weeks per contract, subject to manager approval
• Holiday and weekend coverage may be required depending on unit needs
• Scrub requirements or parking instructions will be detailed in the welcome letter

\n \n Requirements\n

• Active WI or compact RN license required and must be in hand at the time of consideration
• Minimum two years of acute care experience in the specialty within the last three years
• At least three years of high-acuity hospital Pediatric ICU experience or strong Level II experience required
• BLS and PALS certifications through the American Heart Association required
• Basic arrhythmia experience required, with ability to pass telemetry test prior to start
• Epic EMR experience required, preferably within the past 12 months
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
• Permanent residence must be at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted

\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-644338. 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

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