Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - $2,993 to $3,147 per week in Los Angeles, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Agency: AMN Healthcare
Pay: $2,993 to $3,147 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/31/2026

About the Position

Job Description & Requirements
Registered Nurse – Pediatric Intensive Care - PICU - Travel - (PICU RN)
StartDate: 8/31/2026 Available Shifts: 12 N Pay Rate: $2993.00 - $3147.00

Travel RN-PICU jobs in Los Angeles, CA let you provide advanced critical care to children with complex and life-threatening conditions in a nationally recognized pediatric hospital. As a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse, you will monitor critically ill patients, manage ventilators and infusions, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver family-centered care. You must have an active California RN license, recent PICU experience, and Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and experience with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) or high-frequency ventilation are highly valued. Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems is required. Recommended skills include strong critical thinking, proficiency in hemodynamic monitoring, and the ability to remain calm in high-acuity situations. The facility offers a collaborative environment with cutting-edge technology and a focus on evidence-based pediatric care. AMN Healthcare provides excellent compensation, exclusive discounts, dedicated recruiters, and 24/7 support through the AMN Passport mobile app. As a publicly traded company, AMN Healthcare maintains high ethical standards. Apply now to join this Travel RN-PICU assignment in Los Angeles, CA.

Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, PICU
Experience: 2 years
Travel Experience: 1 year in Registered Nurse, PICU
Licenses: RN-CA
Certifications: BLS; PALS

two years of experience at a Children's hospital

Preferred Qualifications
BSN highly preferred
Cerner

About the Facility
The first and largest hospital in the Los Angeles metro area dedicated to pediatrics, this nonprofit academic hospital is truly a worldclass children's healthcare provider. The hospital provides care to over 100,000 children on an annual basis and is the preferred choice of many LA families, revered for its commitment to compassionate, exemplary service. The Magnet designated facility is the only freestanding Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center in Los Angeles County and is the frequent recipient of accolades from national agencies, including being named among just eight children’s hospitals to be designated a “Top Hospital” for 2009 by The Leapfrog Group.

Facility Location

Welcome to the vibrant heart of Southern California, where as a healthcare professional, your days will be as varied as the city itself. Los Angeles beckons with its palm-lined streets and the promise of adventure around every corner. Here, in this sun-drenched metropolis, you will find an urban oasis that works just as hard as you do, offering an escape into diverse cultures, iconic landmarks, and serene beach sunsets after demanding shifts. With each new neighborhood, a mosaic of experiences unfold—a testament to the dynamic spirit that you, a healthcare hero, embody in this ever-evolving landscape.

• Explore the stars at Griffith Observatory and hike the trails of Griffith Park.
• Enjoy a day of wonder at the Getty Center, immersed in art and architecture.
• Experience the thrill of a live show at the renowned Pantages Theatre.
• Savor gourmet flavors at the bustling Grand Central Market.
• Unwind with a leisurely paddleboard session in the tranquil waters of Marina Del Rey.

Job Benefits
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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Requirements

Registered Nurse, PICU Experience: 2 years Travel Experience: 1 year in Registered Nurse, PICU Licenses: RN-CA Certifications: BLS; PALS two years of experience at a Children's hospital

Benefits

At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!