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Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $3,287 per week

Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $3,287 per week

First Connect HealthDes Moines, IA, United States
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First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty : PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
  • Discipline : RN
  • Start Date : 10 / 13 / 2025
  • Duration : 13 weeks
  • 48 hours per week
  • Shift : 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type : Travel

Job ID : 61007

Pediatric ICU RN – Blank Children’s Hospital, Des Moines, IA

Holidays (2025) :

  • Required to work 2 of 3 : Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s
  • Limit of 1 day off request between 11 / 26–11 / 30 / 25 and 12 / 23–1 / 2 / 26 for all travelers, regardless of holidays worked

    • Schedule / Department Details :

  • May float to NICU – must be willing to float

    • When floated, RN will care for “feeders and growers” (babies on oxygen or antibiotics; not the sickest patients)

  • Pediatric ICU : 12-bed, all-private rooms staffed by pediatric critical care doctors
  • Pediatric Transport Team : Provides critical care access statewide under pediatric critical care or emergency medicine physician direction
  • Facility Features :

    • 12 single patient rooms with private bathrooms and showers

  • Family Consultation Room & Family Lounge with kitchenette
  • State-of-the-art equipment for efficient patient monitoring
  • Patient / family-centered amenities : pull-out beds, reclining chairs, privacy curtains, TVs, and individual sound systems

    • Requirements :

  • Experience : 2+ years PICU; Critical Care experience strongly encouraged
  • Certifications : PALS (AHA) required, BLS (AHA) required
  • EMR : EPIC experience required
  • Licensure : Iowa RN license (Compact allowed)
  • Willingness to float to NICU when needed

    • Submission Requirements :

  • Updated resume / work history
  • Skills checklist (completed within 1 year)
  • License verification & copy of certifications
  • References : 1 supervisory / performance evaluation within 2 years
  • Proof of taxable address (any one of : driver’s license, utility bill, lease / mortgage, insurance statement, voter registration, bank statement, auto insurance, tax return)

    • About the Facility :

    Blank Children’s Hospital, part of UnityPoint Health – Des Moines , is an 108-bed children’s hospital fully dedicated to family-centered care. Families are recognized as the most important part of a child’s healing process and are encouraged to be actively involved in care.

    About First Connect Health

    At First Connect Health , we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency , headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.

    By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.

    But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because :

  • ✅ Trust and Transparency : We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
  • ✅ Best Pay & Benefits : We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
  • ✅ Flexibility & Choice : Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
  • ✅ Personalized Support : Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.

    • When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.

    Benefits

  • Medical benefits
  • Sick pay
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Weekly pay
  • Referral bonus
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