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Travel PICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit – Baltimore, MD

Take your next travel nursing assignment as a PICU Registered Nurse in Baltimore, Maryland, caring for critically ill infants, children, and adolescents.

Join a specialized pediatric intensive care team for a 14-week travel contract in a six-bed PICU with a typical patient ratio of 1:2. As a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit RN, you will provide high-acuity nursing care while collaborating with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, physical therapy, social services, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

This Baltimore travel nurse opportunity offers access to a city known for its rich history, diverse neighborhoods, cultural attractions, convenient urban amenities, and outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Baltimore, Maryland
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,360–$2,480
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Start Date: December 7, 2026
• Contract Duration: Approximately 14 weeks
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
• Shift Times: Days, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; nights, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:2 on days, nights, and weekends
• Orientation: Approximately 40 hours, including virtual, clinical, and unit-based orientation
• Weekend Requirement: Weekend coverage is required and will be included in the rotating schedule
• Float Requirement: May float within scope to pediatric units, NICU, or pediatric emergency services based on department needs
• On-Call: No on-call requirement indicated

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 competency and strong dysrhythmia interpretation and management skills
• Recent experience documenting in Cerner
• Experience caring for infants, pediatric patients, and adolescents in a critical care setting
• Proficiency with pediatric dosage calculations, isolation precautions, central and PICC line care, continuous sedation, IV vasopressors, and anti-seizure medications
• Experience with ICP monitoring, arterial blood gas interpretation, chest tubes, ventilated patients, acute airway management, high-flow nasal cannula, and BiPAP/CPAP
• Ability to float within scope and adapt to changing patient care needs

Pediatric Intensive Care Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for critically ill infants, children, and adolescents in a PICU environment
• Manage patients with respiratory distress or failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, seizures, sepsis, and complex pain-management needs
• Monitor and care for patients requiring ventilatory support, high-flow oxygen, BiPAP/CPAP, continuous drips, moderate sedation, arterial lines, central lines, and PICC lines
• Perform ongoing assessments, recognize changes in patient condition, and initiate timely interventions
• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias, arterial blood gases, hemodynamic changes, and acute airway concerns
• Administer medications safely, including pediatric weight-based medications, anti-seizure medications, continuous sedation, and IV vasopressors
• Provide care for patients requiring ICP monitoring and chest tube management
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized plans of care
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes in Cerner
• Float to appropriate pediatric care areas as needed while maintaining safe, patient-centered care

Apply now for this PICU travel nursing opportunity in Baltimore, Maryland, and join a dedicated pediatric critical care team.

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.