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PICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Newark, NJ

Experienced PICU Registered Nurse wanted for a 13-week travel nursing contract in Newark, New Jersey, with weekly pay of $2,470–$2,600 and 12-hour night shifts. Join a collaborative pediatric critical care team caring for infants, children, and adolescents in a 19-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit with 24/7 intensivist support, variable-acuity patients, and stepdown capabilities. This Newark healthcare opportunity offers a dynamic urban setting, diverse cultural experiences, convenient transportation, and easy access to New York City and the broader New Jersey region.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse
• Location: Newark, New Jersey 07112
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,470–$2,600
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, ending January 18, 2027
• Schedule: Three shifts per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Population: Infants, pediatric patients, and adolescents
• Healthcare Setting: 19-bed PICU with 24/7 intensivist support, variable-acuity patients, and stepdown capabilities
• Typical PICU Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:1 to 1:2, depending on acuity and staffing
• Additional Assignments: May float within competency to pediatric and NICU units when appropriate
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs

PICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active New Jersey Registered Nurse license or compact RN license at the time of submission
• At least 2 years of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) critical care nursing experience
• At least 1 year of pediatric cardiac nursing experience strongly preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications
• Previous Epic electronic medical record (EMR) experience required
• Demonstrated competency with pediatric medication calculations and the Broselow system
• Ability to work night shifts, every other weekend, and required winter holiday coverage as needed
• Ability to float within documented competencies and accept appropriate patient assignments

PICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pediatric critical care nursing to critically ill infants, children, and adolescents
• Monitor and manage ventilated patients, acute airways, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, end-tidal CO2, and tracheostomies
• Administer and monitor continuous sedation, IV vasopressors, antiarrhythmics, anti-seizure medications, insulin, TPN, lipids, and blood products
• Perform or assist with IV starts, phlebotomy, central and PICC line care, port access, urinary catheterization, and gastric or NG tube management
• Provide care for patients with acute or chronic renal failure, peritoneal dialysis, and pre- or post-hemodialysis needs
• Manage chest tubes, ventricular or shunt-related care, wound care, telemetry monitoring, and isolation precautions
• Assist with intubation, lumbar puncture procedures, airway maintenance, suctioning, and other pediatric critical care interventions
• Recognize changes in patient condition and collaborate with intensivists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other interdisciplinary healthcare team members
• Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in Epic
• Support safe patient transitions and provide appropriate care when floating to pediatric or NICU assignments within scope and competency

Apply now for this PICU travel nursing opportunity in Newark, New Jersey, 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.