Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $2,399 per week

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Park Ridge, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 12 / 08 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse – Locum Tenens Nursing Job in Park Ridge, Illinois

Advance your nursing career as a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) RN with this locum tenens opportunity in Park Ridge, IL 60068. Join a leading pediatric hospital just outside Chicago, Illinois, and provide expert clinical care in a collaborative, supportive healthcare environment. This travel nursing job offers the chance to work with top clinicians in a vibrant suburb known for its welcoming community, beautiful parks, and proximity to Chicago city amenities.

PICU RN Job Details

Location : Park Ridge, IL 60068 (Chicago metro area)

Healthcare Setting : Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at a major teaching hospital

Job Type : Locum tenens / travel nursing contract

Start Date : October 13, 2025

End Date : January 10, 2026

Assignment Duration : 13 weeks

Shift : 12-hour night shifts (7 : 00 PM – 7 : 00 AM)

Hours per Week : 36

Weekend Rotation : Every other weekend

Holiday Coverage : 75% of holidays required

Scrub Color : Navy

Free Parking : Available

Estimated Weekly Salary : $2430-$2490

PICU RN Qualifications

Current and active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license

Minimum 2 years of recent PICU RN experience in a U.S. hospital setting

BLS (Basic Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certifications required

NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification preferred

Experience with EPIC EMR preferred

Ability to float to NICU and General Pediatrics units as needed

Strong clinical skills, teamwork, and communication abilities

PICU RN Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality nursing care to pediatric patients in the PICU / PCICU (19-23 beds, average census 15-18)

Care for patients with respiratory conditions, congenital heart disease, hematology / oncology diagnoses, post-operative needs, and trauma

Maintain a 2 : 1 patient-to-nurse ratio for optimal clinical support

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team, including intensivists, hospitalists, respiratory therapists, and support staff

Utilize advanced medical technology such as Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and Med Sonic monitors

Participate in patient admissions, discharges, and high-touch cleaning with CNA support

Accurately document patient care using EPIC EMR

Engage in ongoing professional development during facility and departmental orientation (NEO and 2 days in PICU / PCICU)

Apply now to join our dedicated healthcare team in Park Ridge, Illinois, and make a difference in pediatric nursing!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.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 #407618. 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 : PICU

About Planet Healthcare

Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today.

Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.

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