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PICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Seattle, WA

Join a high-acuity Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) as a travel Registered Nurse (RN) in Seattle, Washington. Provide critical care nursing for infants, children, and adolescents in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment with strong clinical support. This on-site pediatric travel nursing assignment also offers access to waterfront views, diverse neighborhoods, renowned cultural attractions, and year-round outdoor recreation in the Pacific Northwest.

Travel PICU RN Job Details

• Location: Seattle, Washington
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,200–$2,320
• Contract Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift: Nights, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Healthcare Setting: Six-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
• Typical Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Patient Population: Infants, pediatric patients, and adolescents
• Floating: May float to the NICU or other units within the nurse’s validated skill set; orientation is provided
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic experience preferred

PICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Washington; an active compact license must be in hand when applicable
• At least 2 years of recent PICU or pediatric critical care nursing experience
• Current BLS and PALS certifications required
• NRP certification preferred
• CRRT experience or certification preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Recent experience caring for critically ill pediatric patients, including medical-surgical, ENT, general surgery, orthopedic, pre-operative, and post-operative populations
• Strong pediatric dosage calculation, patient assessment, prioritization, and emergency response skills
• Ability to work independently on night shifts while collaborating effectively with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other members of the care team
• Flexibility to support weekend and holiday coverage as needed

PICU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive, age-appropriate nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit environment
• Assess, monitor, and respond promptly to changes in the condition of critically ill pediatric patients
• Care for ventilated patients and manage CPAP, BiPAP, high-frequency ventilators, oscillators, tracheostomies, and breathing treatments
• Provide chest tube setup and care, wound assessment and care, drain management, and wound vac care
• Administer blood and blood products safely according to established protocols
• Manage PICC lines, central lines, ports, triple-lumen catheters, vascular access devices, and CVP monitoring
• Perform and interpret appropriate monitoring, including obtaining 12-lead EKGs and recognizing clinically significant changes
• Administer and monitor procedural sedation, PCA pumps, epidural pumps, syringe pumps, and other specialized therapies
• Support rapid sequence intubation procedures and administer related medications as directed
• Collaborate with respiratory services, IV teams, pharmacy, radiology, physical therapy, social services, and rapid response teams
• Accurately document patient care and interventions in the electronic medical record
• Participate in safe handoffs, patient and family education, care planning, and discharge coordination

Apply now for this Seattle, Washington PICU travel nursing opportunity 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.