Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care

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

• Location: Omaha, NE 68114
• Unit: Cardiac ICU (CVPICU), 32 beds – Pediatric Cardiac ICU / PICU
• Job Title / Role: PICU Registered Nurse (RN) / Pediatric ICU RN – Night Shift
• Shift: Night, 4 x 12‑hour shifts (19:00 - 07:00)
• Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  36
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (Start: 3/23/2026 – End: 6/22/2026)
• Typical Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Patient Population: Neonates, Infants, Pediatrics (post‑op cardiac, congenital heart disease, transplants)
• Weekend Coverage: Required (3 out of 6 weekends per contract)
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Travel Nurses: First‑time travelers welcome — ideal for travel nurse PICU opportunities
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2250 – $2370 per week

• Minimum 2 years of recent pediatric cardiac ICU experience required (Pediatric Cardiac ICU, CVPICU)
• Current and valid RN license in the state of practice
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS
• Experience or exposure to ECMO & CRRT preferred
• Strong skills in hemodynamic monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, post‑cardiac surgery care, and ventilator management
• Comfortable with invasive cardiac monitoring (CVP, arterial, RA) and advanced cardiac support
• Ability to float to PICU, NICU, and Med/Surg as needed
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)

• Deliver high‑quality, compassionate care to critically ill pediatric patients with complex cardiac conditions, including post‑op open hearts, single ventricles, heart transplants, and heart failure
• Perform and manage invasive cardiac monitoring (CVP, ART, RA) and interpret hemodynamic data
• Administer and titrate vasopressors, inotropes, cardiac and sedation drips
• Provide care for patients on ECMO and CRRT in collaboration with specialized teams
• Manage ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, and acute airways; interpret arterial blood gases
• Manage chest tubes, central lines, and PICC lines; perform advanced pediatric assessments
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, IV teams, physical therapy, and physicians to ensure coordinated care
• Float to other units (PICU, NICU, Med/Surg) as needed to support patient care and unit staffing

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision coverage.

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.

Apply now to join our healthcare team in Omaha, NE, and advance your career in pediatric critical care.