Pediatric ICU Travel 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 : 12 / 15 / 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, BLS and PALS certifications, and recent PICU experience. Responsibilities Work in an 8-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit within an acute care hospital setting Manage pediatric patients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, dehydration, seizures, suicide attempts, overdoses, poisoning, ventilators, and diabetic ketoacidosis Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1 : 2 with an average census of 2 Night shifts with 12-hour shift length; every other weekend required Floating required to general pediatrics and burn unit for non-burn pediatric patients, with voluntary floating to the NICU; travelers are first to float Use Cerner EMR for charting and Spacelab telemetry monitors with nurses reading their own strips Unit utilizes vents, Cpap, Ramcan, Bipap, and HFNC; RT and pharmacy support available 24 / 7 PICU-floors orientation includes 2 shifts on the PICU, 1 on peds, and 1 on the burn unit for pediatric care On-call standby may be required if census is low and scheduled Responsibilities include monitoring, assessment, and management of critically ill pediatric patients with complex conditions and therapies Must wear navy blue scrubs Nurses are rarely required to act as charge and there are no nurse aides on the unit Pediatric hospitalist intensivists are in-house 24 / 7 Holiday coverage required for two out of three major holidays during contract No IV team; nurses perform their own IV insertions Candidates may not have been employed by the affiliated health system within the past year unless previously employed through an outside firm References required : one supervisor from the past year and one peer or supervisor from the past three years, including employment dates and eligibility for rehire Valid driver’s license required for consideration Requirements Active CA RN license required at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted Minimum 2 years of recent Pediatric ICU experience required; 3 years total RN experience preferred Certifications required : BLS and PALS; must be current and active Ability to manage ventilators and titrate drips such as insulin, sedative agents, heparin, and electrolyte replacements Experience using Cerner EMR preferred Not open to first-time travelers 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-640886. 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.