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PICU Travel Nurse (RN) – 14-Week Travel Nursing Contract in Baltimore, MD

Experienced PICU Registered Nurses can provide pediatric critical care in a specialized 6-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Baltimore, Maryland. This on-site travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to care for infants, children, and adolescents with complex conditions while working alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary healthcare team. Located in northwest Baltimore near the 21215 area, this assignment provides convenient access to the city’s cultural attractions, parks, dining, and surrounding communities.

PICU Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Assignment Length: 14 weeks
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Healthcare Setting: 6-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit serving infants, pediatric patients, and adolescents
• Orientation: Approximately 40 hours, including virtual, clinical, and unit-based orientation
• Weekend Coverage: Weekend shifts are required according to the unit schedule
• Floating: May float within scope to pediatric and related units based on facility needs
• On-Call: Not required
• Electronic Medical Record: Cerner experience required

PICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) nursing experience
• Active Maryland or compact Registered Nurse (RN) license at the time of submission
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Basic EKG examination or demonstrated competency
• Strong dysrhythmia interpretation and management skills
• Experience with central lines, PICC lines, arterial lines, and chest tubes
• Proficiency with pediatric dosage calculations, anti-seizure medications, continuous sedation, and IV vasopressors
• Experience with ICP monitoring, ventilated pediatric patients, acute airway management, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, and ABG interpretation
• Flu vaccination required; medical exemptions may be considered
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply with the required PICU experience

PICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for critically ill infants, children, and adolescents in a 1:2 PICU assignment
• Assess and manage patients experiencing respiratory distress or failure, DKA, seizures, pain, sepsis, and other complex conditions
• Care for pediatric patients requiring mechanical ventilation, high-flow oxygen, BiPAP/CPAP, acute airway support, and moderate sedation
• Administer and monitor continuous infusions, IV vasopressors, sedatives, and anti-seizure medications
• Manage central lines, PICC lines, arterial lines, chest tubes, and ICP monitoring equipment
• Interpret ABGs, recognize dysrhythmias, and initiate appropriate interventions
• Perform accurate pediatric medication and dosage calculations
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, social services, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team
• Float within scope to pediatric and related units as needed while maintaining safe, high-quality patient care
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in Cerner

Apply now for this PICU travel nurse 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.