PICU RN in Seattle, Washington
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,139/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $59.42
- Weekly
- $2,139
- Yearly (full-time)
- $111,228
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $59.42/hour — about the same as the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Washington ($59.71/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Washington right now
- 1,004 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Washington from 7 agencies, 180 of them in Seattle.
- Pay in these listings: $24.63 – $108/hour, median $64.12/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Washington: $59.71/hour ($124,197/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($73.00/hour across 155 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
This 13-week travel assignment is for a PICU Registered Nurse providing specialized care to critically ill pediatric patients in Seattle. You will work three 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with every other weekend required. The role includes caring for children requiring ventilator support, chest tube management, tracheostomy care, blood product administration, central line care, procedure sedation, and rapid sequence intubation medications. Floating to the NICU or other units within your skill set is required, with orientation provided. First-time travelers are welcome with qualifying experience.
Weather:
Seattle weather is typically cool and comfortable around this time of year, with crisp air, cloudy skies, and occasional light rain. Pack layers and a reliable rain jacket for exploring between shifts.
Fun Things To Do:
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City Exploration: Visit Pike Place Market and enjoy Seattle’s waterfront.
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Outdoor Adventure: Explore Discovery Park’s trails and scenic views.
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Day Trip: Take a ferry to Bainbridge Island for shops, galleries, and coastal scenery.
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Day Trip: Visit Snoqualmie Falls and enjoy the surrounding natural landscape.
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Arts and Culture: Explore the Museum of Pop Culture and nearby Seattle Center.
Job Specifics:
Location: Seattle, Washington
Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., three shifts per week
Duration: 13 weeks, 468 hours total
Certifications: BLS and PALS required; NRP and CRRT preferred
Experience: Two years of experience required; previous charge experience preferred
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