Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $2,570 per week

GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 01 / 06 / 2026
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

PICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Worcester, MA

Advance your nursing career as a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse (RN) with a 13-week travel contract in Worcester, Massachusetts (zip code 01655). Join a leading healthcare team at a top medical center, providing critical care to pediatric patients in a vibrant New England city known for its culture, history, and outdoor recreation. Apply now for this rewarding Massachusetts nursing job!

PICU RN Job Details

Location : Worcester, MA (Zip : 01655) – Central Massachusetts healthcare jobs

Facility : Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at a leading medical center

Contract Type : Travel nursing contract

Assignment Length : 13 weeks (Start : 12 / 16 / 2025 – End : 3 / 17 / 2026)

Shifts : Day / Night rotation, 3x12-hour shifts per week (07 : 00–19 : 00 & 19 : 00–07 : 00)

Hours per Week : 36

Estimated Weekly Salary : $2360–$2420

Patient Ratios : 2 : 1 (Days, Nights, Weekends)

Unit Size : 10 beds, average daily census of 7

Weekend / Holiday : Every third weekend / holiday rotation

PICU RN Qualifications

Active Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license (required prior to start)

Minimum 2 years of recent PICU nursing experience

Previous travel nurse experience required

Current BLS and PALS certifications

Proficiency with Epic EMR charting system

Flu vaccination required (medical / religious exemptions considered)

Pass / fail Telemetry exam during orientation (minimum score : 80%)

Completion of all pre-start and orientation modules

PICU RN Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care to neonates, infants, children, and adolescents in the PICU

Administer blood products, anti-seizure medications, antiarrhythmics, and IV vasopressors

Manage arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, and chest tubes

Assist with intubation, ventilator management, and acute airway care

Monitor hemodynamics, intracranial pressure (ICP), and end-tidal CO2

Perform pediatric dosage calculations and rapid response interventions

Provide wound care, vaccine administration, and infection control in a clinical setting

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including respiratory therapists, pharmacy, and social services

Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Epic electronic medical records (EMR)

Discover the benefits of travel nursing in Worcester, MA – a city celebrated for its thriving arts scene, excellent dining, and access to scenic outdoor activities. Take the next step in your healthcare career with this exciting PICU RN travel job in Massachusetts. Apply now to join our dedicated pediatric nursing team!

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 #436175. 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 GHR Healthcare - PH Division

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