Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care

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

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
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• Discipline: RN
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• Start Date: 08/13/2026
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 36 hours per week
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• Shift: 12 hours, nights
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• Employment Type: Travel
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\n Assignment Overview\n

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• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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• Start Date: Aug 13, 2026
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• Length: 13 weeks
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• Openings: 2
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Description\n

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU travel assignment at a Level 1 Trauma Center children's hospital in Texas, requiring a minimum of 2 years of PICU experience and AHA certifications.

Details\n

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• 24-bed Pediatric ICU at a Level 1 Trauma Center children's hospital in Austin, TX
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• High-acuity, fast-paced PICU serving neurology, renal, pulmonary, surgical, and medical ICU patient populations
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• Patient ratios are 1:1 or 1:2 depending on ICU patient status
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• Night shift: 19:00–07:30
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• 13-week contract
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• Floating required to all areas as needed, including CVICU and NICU; a 12-bed PICU on the North Campus is also a potential float destination
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Requirements\n

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• Active TX RN license or a Compact RN license currently in hand
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• Current AHA certifications required: BLS, PALS, and ACLS
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• Minimum 2 years of PICU experience required
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• Must possess a US Social Security Number and provide a US home address (no international addresses accepted)
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• Two professional references required for consideration
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• Copy of Driver's License required for consideration
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• Copy of current certifications and license verification/Nursys required for consideration
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• Full Social Security Number and full date of birth required for consideration
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Additional Information\n

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• Navy scrubs are required; pediatric print tops are permitted
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• Local candidates are accepted, though a radius rule applies that may affect pay rate eligibility — contact your recruiter for details
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• COVID vaccination is not required by this facility
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American Traveler Job ID #P-727751. 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