PICU RN in Seattle, Washington
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,050/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 7, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $56.94
- Weekly
- $2,050
- Yearly (full-time)
- $106,600
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $56.94/hour — 5% below 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
- 1,042 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Washington from 7 agencies, 223 of them in Seattle.
- Pay in these listings: $27.44 – $103/hour, median $63.28/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 161 jobs).
Job description
Join our team as a PICU Registered Nurse on a 13-week travel contract in Seattle, Washington. This role offers a unique chance to work in pediatric critical care, with the opportunity to float to NICU or other related units within your skill set. Your shift will be night hours, from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, giving you a lively pace during the overnight hours. You’ll be responsible for breathing treatments, chest tube care, ventilator management, and procedures like RSI, trach care, and vascular device access. Previous charge nurse experience and pediatric critical care background are preferred, but first-time travelers with solid experience are welcome. Orientation is provided to help you settle in and succeed in this fast-paced environment.
Weather:
Expect mild and fairly agreeable weather in Seattle around this time of year, with cool temperatures and a mix of sunny and cloud-covered days that make for comfortable evenings and nights.
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Job Specifics:
Location: Seattle, WA
Shift: Night (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36 hours
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