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

Apply for a Pediatric ICU travel nurse contract in Seattle, Washington, caring for critically ill infants, children, and adolescents.

Join a collaborative pediatric critical care team and make a meaningful impact caring for patients with complex medical and surgical needs. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to expand your PICU and pediatric critical care expertise in a supportive, high-acuity environment while enjoying Seattle’s vibrant neighborhoods, scenic Pacific Northwest setting, and outstanding cultural and outdoor attractions.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse
• Location: Seattle, Washington 98122
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940-$2,040
• Schedule: Approximately 3 shifts per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM-7:30 AM
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Population: Infants, pediatric patients, and adolescents
• Typical Patient Ratio: 2:1
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, based on unit needs
• Floating: May float to the NICU or other units within the nurse’s competency; orientation is provided

PICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid for practice in Washington State; compact license must be active and in hand when applicable
• At least 2 years of recent PICU or comparable pediatric critical care nursing experience
• Current BLS and PALS certifications required
• NRP certification preferred
• CRRT experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience caring for critically ill pediatric patients, including post-operative, ENT, general surgery, and orthopedic populations
• Proficiency with electronic clinical documentation; Epic experience preferred
• Strong pediatric medication administration and dosage-calculation skills
• Ability to work night shifts, every other weekend, and assigned holidays as required by the schedule

PICU RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill infants, children, and adolescents in a high-acuity PICU setting
• Assess patients, recognize changes in condition, and promptly escalate concerns to the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Manage patients receiving mechanical ventilation, CPAP/BiPAP, high-frequency ventilation, and oscillator therapy
• Administer breathing treatments and provide tracheostomy and ventilator care
• Set up and care for chest tubes, drains, wound vacs, and other specialized devices
• Administer and monitor blood and blood products according to clinical standards
• Manage PICC lines, central lines, ports, triple-lumen catheters, and other vascular access devices
• Monitor CVP and obtain 12-lead EKGs as ordered
• Provide care involving PCA pumps, epidural pumps, syringe pumps, and other infusion equipment
• Assist with procedural sedation and monitoring, including preparation for rapid-sequence intubation
• Perform wound assessment and care, traction or halo care, pin care, and other specialty interventions within scope
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, social services, and rapid response teams to coordinate patient care
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and support safe transitions of care

Apply now for this Pediatric ICU travel nurse opportunity in Seattle, Washington, and take the next step in your PICU nursing career.

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.