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PICU | RN

GHR HealthcareAtlanta, GATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Atlanta, GA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Aug 27, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$71.67
Weekly
$2,580
Yearly (full-time)
$134,160
Schedule
3 × 12-hour shifts
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
September 28, 2026

This job pays about $71.67/hour — 59% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Georgia ($44.98/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.

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Job description

PICU RN Travel Nurse Job in Atlanta, GA 30342

Bring your pediatric critical care experience to a rewarding PICU RN travel assignment in Atlanta, Georgia. Join a collaborative pediatric critical care team supporting vulnerable patients in a fast-paced float pool environment with access to Atlanta amenities, dining, and neighborhoods near 30342.

Job Details

  • Position: PICU RN
  • Employment Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
  • Location: Atlanta, GA 30342
  • Start Date: September 28, 2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift: Night shift, 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, every other weekend
  • Shift Duration: 12 Hour Nights
  • Hours per Week: 36
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,580 - $2,720
  • Orientation: 16 hours
  • Patient Ratio: 1:2
  • Setting: Pediatric critical care float pool

Job Requirements

  • Active RN license in hand at time of submission
  • Active Georgia RN license or compact license required
  • BLS and PALS certification required
  • At least 1 year of pediatric critical care experience required
  • 2 years of PICU or pediatric CICU experience preferred
  • First-time travel nurses accepted if experience and skills align
  • Epic EMR experience preferred
  • BSN preferred, but not required
  • Must be comfortable meeting compliance deadlines and pre-start requirements

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality bedside care for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents in critical care settings
  • Float across ICU units as needed, including PICU, NICU, TICU, and CICU
  • Support patient care in general care areas when ICU coverage is not needed
  • Manage ICU drips, medications, and pressors
  • Assist with ventilator management and respond to respiratory needs alongside the care team
  • Deliver safe, compassionate care while maintaining a 1:2 patient ratio
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary staff to promote positive patient outcomes
  • Maintain accurate documentation and follow unit protocols and compliance standards

Apply now for this PICU RN travel nurse opportunity in Atlanta, GA, 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.

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