PICU | Registered Nurse

PICU Registered Nurse Travel Assignment in Atlanta, GA 30342 | Pediatric Critical Care RN

Travel PICU Registered Nurse opportunity in Atlanta, Georgia! Based in Atlanta, GA 30342, this assignment places you in a dynamic city setting while you join a fast-paced pediatric critical care team and provide expert care for medically complex children in a high-acuity ICU float pool setting.

Job Details

• Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) / Pediatric Critical Care RN
• Setting: Pediatric critical care, ICU float pool
• Location: Atlanta, GA 30342
• Type: Travel nursing assignment
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week
• Shift Pattern: 3 shifts per week; every other weekend required
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,470 - $2,600
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, pediatrics, and adolescents
• Holiday Requirement: Must be available for either Thanksgiving or Christmas rotation
• Orientation: 16 hours

Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of pediatric ICU or pediatric CICU experience preferred
• Level I trauma facility experience required
• Active Georgia RN license or compact RN license required at time of submission
• BLS and PALS required
• Experience working with 1:2 patient ratios
• Comfort floating between ICU settings as needed
• Experience with ICU drips, medications, and vasopressors
• Experience with servo ventilators and RRT-supported environments preferred
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• First-time travelers may be considered if their background reflects the needed skills
• Must be able to meet compliance deadlines and complete pre-start requirements on time

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU
• Monitor patient status closely and respond to changes in condition with strong critical thinking and clinical judgment
• Administer medications, drips, and vasopressors according to patient needs and unit protocols
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and the broader care team to support safe, effective treatment plans
• Float between ICU settings including NICU, TICU, PICU, and CICU when needed
• Support safe care delivery in general care areas when ICU coverage is not required
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate clearly with the interdisciplinary team
• Uphold unit policies, scheduling expectations, and holiday coverage requirements
• Deliver compassionate care in a family-centered pediatric environment

Apply now for this Atlanta, GA PICU travel nurse job and join a dedicated pediatric healthcare team today.

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.