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PICU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract – Baltimore, Maryland

Apply now for a PICU Registered Nurse travel nursing job in Baltimore, Maryland, caring for critically ill infants, children, and adolescents. This Pediatric Intensive Care Unit opportunity is based in a 6-bed PICU serving patients with complex medical needs. Join a collaborative pediatric healthcare team while gaining valuable clinical experience in a vibrant city known for its rich history, diverse neighborhoods, waterfront attractions, and strong healthcare community.

PICU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse
• Location: Baltimore, Maryland
• Employment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,360–$2,480
• Start Date: December 7, 2026
• End Date: March 15, 2027
• Duration: 14 weeks, with potential consideration for an extension
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 12-hour rotating shifts
• Shift Times: Days, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; nights, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. Straight nights may be considered
• Hours: Approximately 36 hours per week
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Weekend Requirement: Weekend coverage is required according to the department schedule
• Floating: May float within scope to pediatric units, including NICU and pediatric emergency services, based on staffing needs
• Orientation: Approximately 40 hours, including virtual, clinical, and unit-based orientation
• Call: No on-call requirement indicated
• Charting: Cerner electronic health record

PICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) nursing experience
• Current Registered Nurse license in Maryland or a valid compact RN license at the time of submission
• Current BLS certification
• Current PALS certification
• Basic EKG examination or competency
• Strong dysrhythmia interpretation and management skills
• Experience managing central lines and PICC lines
• Proficiency with pediatric dosage calculations, anti-seizure medications, continuous sedation, and IV vasopressors
• Experience with ICP monitoring, arterial blood gas interpretation, chest tubes, and acute airway management
• Ability to care for ventilated pediatric patients and manage BiPAP/CPAP therapy
• Comfort working with Cerner electronic documentation
• First-time travel nurses may be considered

PICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill infants, children, and adolescents in a pediatric intensive care setting
• Care for patients with respiratory distress or failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, seizures, sepsis, and complex pain-management needs
• Monitor and manage patients receiving moderate sedation, continuous drips, IV vasopressors, arterial lines, central lines, and PICC lines
• Care for patients requiring mechanical ventilation, high-flow nasal cannula, BiPAP, or CPAP
• Perform accurate pediatric assessments, medication administration, dosage calculations, and clinical documentation
• Interpret and respond to dysrhythmias, arterial blood gas results, and changes in neurologic status
• Manage acute airways, chest tubes, ICP monitoring, and other critical care equipment within scope of practice
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, physical therapy, social services, and other interdisciplinary team members
• Float to appropriate pediatric care areas as needed while maintaining safe, high-quality patient care

Apply now for this PICU Registered Nurse travel contract and pediatric nursing opportunity in Baltimore, Maryland.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.