
PICU | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $75.00
- Weekly
- $2,700
- Yearly (full-time)
- $140,400
- Start date
- 09/28/2026
This job pays about $75.00/hour — 67% 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.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Georgia right now
- 1,478 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Georgia from 6 agencies, 617 of them in Atlanta.
- Pay in these listings: $20.45 – $105/hour, median $51.50/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Georgia: $44.98/hour ($93,558/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($85.00/hour across 11 jobs).
Job description
Travel PICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Weekend Night Shift in Atlanta, GA
Travel RN opportunity in Atlanta, Georgia for an experienced Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) nurse. Join a fast-paced pediatric critical care team, care for critically ill children, and work a consistent weekend night schedule in a collaborative ICU environment. Located in Atlanta's 30342 area, this assignment offers access to a vibrant urban setting with convenient local amenities, dining, and city life.
Job Details
- Location: Atlanta, GA 30342
- Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
- Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
- Shift: Weekend nights, Friday-Sunday or Saturday-Monday
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
- Shifts Per Week: 3
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Orientation: 16 hours
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,700 - $2,840
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
Job Requirements
- Active Georgia RN license or compact RN license in hand at the time of submittal
- Minimum 2 years of pediatric ICU or pediatric CICU experience preferred
- BLS and PALS certification required
- Epic EMR experience preferred
- First-time travelers may be considered if the resume demonstrates the required skills
- BSN preferred, but not required
- Ability to meet onboarding and compliance deadlines promptly
- Must be comfortable working weekend night shifts in a high-acuity pediatric critical care setting
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU
- Monitor patient conditions, administer medications, and manage ICU drips, pressors, and therapies
- Support care across multiple ICU settings as needed, including NICU, TICU, PICU, and CICU
- Assist with respiratory support and critical care equipment, including Servo vents and RRT-supported care
- Maintain safe patient ratios and deliver attentive, family-centered nursing care
- Adapt to occasional floating to general care areas when ICU needs are met
- Complete required medication testing and onboarding steps within designated timeframes
Why Apply for This Atlanta Healthcare Job?
If you are searching for travel nursing jobs in Atlanta, GA, this PICU RN role offers competitive weekly pay, a structured weekend night schedule, and the opportunity to work in a respected pediatric critical care environment.
Apply now to join this Atlanta healthcare team and take the next step in your travel nursing career.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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