PICU Travel Nurse Jobs
PICU Travel Nurse Jobs
Nurses in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) provide the medical and emotional support young patients and their families need during some of the most challenging times imaginable. These healthcare professionals are specially trained to care for the youngest patients, monitoring their condition and providing lifesaving treatments.
As a traveling PICU nurse, you can serve the communities and children who most need you. Trustaff wants to help you expand your career opportunities with exciting travel assignments nationwide. Discover if you have what it takes to be a traveling PICU nurse.
How to Become a PICU Nurse
Working with seriously ill or injured children and young people takes unique skills. Along with the proper education, you must equip yourself with technical training for the demands of a fast-paced pediatric intensive care unit.
If you are interested in this rewarding career, here are some basic PICU nurse requirements:
Earn an associate or bachelor's degree in nursing to become a registered nurse (RN)
Receive RN licensure by passing the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN)
Build clinical experience caring for critically ill children in PICUs, ERs or surgical units
Obtain optional certification, such as a critical care registered nurse (CCRN) pediatric credential
To become a PICU nurse traveler with Trustaff, we recommend one to two years of active experience in pediatric intensive care. Along with continuing education courses, this gives you a competitive edge and helps you get your pick of jobs and higher compensation potential, as well as the skills and flexibility to successfully step into a new unit and make a positive impact.
PICU Nurse Responsibilities and Duties
PICU nurses work in pediatric intensive care units, caring for children under the age of 18. They provide specialized care to pediatric patients, treating a wide range of serious illnesses or injuries. They also serve as an essential source of support for families, providing information or education to parents or family members who may be struggling due to their child's condition.
PICU nurses take on a wide range of duties and responsibilities, including:
Closely monitoring young patients for signs of improvement or deterioration
Precisely administering treatments and medications
Assisting physicians in performing various medical procedures
Operating and managing life support equipment
Responding to emergencies with immediate lifesaving interventions
Connect with one of our trusted recruiters to discuss your unique goals so that you can find PICU travel nurse jobs that align with your career objectives and qualifications.
Current PICU Travel Nurse Jobs
PICU Nurse Salary and Benefits
As of 2024, the median PICU nursing salary in the United States was $77,000 a year. Your potential salary will depend on specific travel assignments, location and the duration of each job. Becoming a travel PICU nurse with Trustaff gives you and your career incredible advantages. Along with weekly pay and guaranteed weekly hours, Trustaff travelers enjoy:
Support through the Ingenovis Health ACT program
Health insurance options for you and your family
401(k) options
Licensure reimbursement
Exclusive employee perks
Why Become a Trustaff PICU Travel Nurse?
Travel the country as you help the most vulnerable patients. With Trustaff, you can curate your career as you make a difference in the lives of children and their families. We invite you to explore PICU travel nurse jobs across the country. Then apply to begin an exciting career as a Trustaff traveler.