PICU | Registered Nurse

PICU Registered Nurse – Travel Nursing Assignment in Santa Clara, CA

Join a high-acuity Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Santa Clara, CA, and bring your pediatric critical care expertise to a fast-paced travel nursing opportunity in the Bay Area. This 13-week PICU Registered Nurse assignment offers 36 guaranteed hours per week on 12-hour night shifts, with competitive weekly pay and the chance to provide compassionate, life-saving care to critically ill children in a collaborative clinical environment.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse – PICU
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing
• Setting: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• Location: Santa Clara, CA
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours Per Week: 36 guaranteed hours
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $3,150 - $3,310

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent full-time equivalent nursing experience within the last 3 years
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state where care is provided
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS) certification
• ACLS certification required
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related field preferred
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and comfort working in a high-acuity pediatric critical care environment

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, compassionate care to critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU
• Monitor patient status and respond quickly to changing clinical conditions
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and unit protocols
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and thoroughly
• Support families by delivering clear communication and patient-centered care
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient workflow throughout the shift

Why This Travel RN Opportunity

• Competitive travel nurse pay in Santa Clara, California
• Work in a dynamic Pediatric Intensive Care Unit with a supportive care team
• Experience the Bay Area with access to dining, culture, and outdoor recreation
• Ideal for experienced pediatric ICU nurses seeking healthcare jobs in California

Apply now to join this PICU travel nursing assignment in Santa Clara, CA and make a meaningful impact on pediatric patient care.

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.