Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,101 per week

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Harlingen, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : ASAP
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

PICU Registered Nurse Jobs – Travel Nursing Opportunity in Harlingen, Texas

Advance your nursing career with a travel PICU Registered Nurse position at a leading Level III Trauma Center and teaching hospital in Harlingen, TX. This pediatric ICU nursing job offers the chance to provide critical care for children while enjoying the vibrant culture and warm climate of South Texas. Join our healthcare team and make a difference in pediatric patient outcomes.

PICU Nurse Job Details

Location : Harlingen, TX 78550 (South Texas healthcare jobs)

Facility : Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Level III Trauma Center, teaching hospital

Assignment Length : 13-week travel nursing contract

Start Date : Weekly Wednesday starts beginning October 1, 2025

Shift : 12-hour night shifts (18 : 45 – 07 : 15)

Hours per Week : 36

Nurse-to-Patient Ratio : 1 : 2

Charting System : Cerner

Scrub Color : Navy blue

Float Support Areas : Pediatrics and NBICU

Estimated Weekly Salary

Estimated Weekly Salary Range : $1800-$1930

PICU Registered Nurse Qualifications

Active Texas RN license (Texas nursing jobs)

Minimum 1 year of recent PICU nurse experience

BLS and ACLS certifications required

NIHSS certification preferred

Proficiency in CVL care, trach care, GT care, ventilator care, intubated patients, and IV medication drips / titrations

Ability to work night shifts and float to Pediatrics and NBICU units

PICU Nurse Responsibilities

Provide high-quality pediatric nursing care in the ICU

Monitor and manage critically ill children with conditions including DKA, trauma, bronchitis, appendicitis, cellulitis, pancreatitis, osteomyelitis, diabetes, RSV, COVID-19, dehydration, fever, Kawasaki disease, Crohn's, BRUE, flu, and post-tonsillectomy

Perform specialized procedures : CVL, trach, GT, ventilator care, intubation

Administer and titrate IV medication drips

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a teaching hospital setting

Float to Pediatrics and NBICU as needed to support patient care

Apply now to join our dedicated healthcare team and start your travel nursing journey in Harlingen, Texas!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us : www.ghrhealthcare.com

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.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #410872. 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 : ICU

About Planet Healthcare

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