Travel PICU Registered Nurse - $3,003 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California. Job Description & Requirements Specialty : PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care Discipline : RN Start Date : 11 / 17 / 2025 Duration : 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift : 12 hours, nights Employment Type : Travel Job Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU position requiring a CA RN license, significant PICU experience, and night shift availability. Responsibilities Work in an 8-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) within an acute care setting Average patient census is 2 with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1 : 2 Common cases include respiratory failure, dehydration, seizures, suicide attempts, overdoses, poisoning, ventilator management, and diabetic ketoacidosis Night shifts with 12-hour shifts and every other weekend required Float to general pediatrics and burn unit for non-burn pediatric care, with voluntary floating to NICU Travelers are first to float as needed Census-dependent on-call standby possible Required to work 2 out of 3 major holidays Charting is done in Cerner EMR Spacelab telemetry monitors and Medfusion pumps are used Respiratory therapy and pharmacy support available 24 / 7 PICU-specific orientation includes 2 PICU shifts, 1 peds shift, and 1 burn unit shift for peds Primary responsibilities include management of critically ill pediatric patients requiring advanced monitoring and interventions Frequent titration and management of insulin, sedative agents, heparin, electrolyte replacement, and occasional vasoactive drips Work under the support of in-house pediatric hospitalist intensivists 24 / 7 Navy blue scrubs required No IV team available; nurses must perform all related tasks Mandatory pass / fail sterile technique testing for catheter and line management may be required Returning employees must not have worked at any CommonSpirit or affiliated facility in the past 12 months as direct employees Two professional references required, including one supervisor from the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from the past 3 years Copy of driver’s license must be submitted for consideration Requirements Active CA RN license required at time of consideration; pending licenses are not accepted BLS and PALS certifications required and must be current at consideration Minimum of 2 years recent PICU experience required; 3 years total RN experience required Proficiency in reading telemetry strips is required Experience with ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, HFNC, and pediatric critical care equipment required Cerner EMR experience preferred No nurse aides routinely on unit; must be comfortable with independent practice First-time travelers will not be considered Benefits High Pay and Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options 401(k) Plan Weekly Payroll Deposit Free Online CEUs Generous Housing Allowance Travel and Licensure Reimbursements Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy Traveler Rewards and Discounts American Traveler Job ID P-627200. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : Travel RN - Pediatric ICU About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24 / 7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.