Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Seattle, Washington.

• Specialty:
  PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/16/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

PICU Registered Nurse (Travel) – Night Shift | Seattle, WA (98105)

PICU Registered Nurse / Travel RN needed for a 13-week pediatric critical care travel nursing job in Seattle, WA. Join a nationally recognized teaching and Magnet hospital and deliver high-quality pediatric intensive care on the night shift. Ideal candidates have strong PICU RN experience, current BLS & PALS, and are excited to work in a Level I Trauma pediatric facility in the 98105 area.

• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (potential to extend)
• Location: Seattle, WA 98105 – Seattle travel nursing jobs / Washington nursing jobs
• Facility Type: Pediatric, Teaching, Magnet, Level I Trauma Center
• Unit: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) – 40 beds
• Shift: Night Shift – 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 – 07:00); rotating or straight nights
• Hours per Week: 36 (Guaranteed Hours)
• Patient Ratios: 1:1 or 1:2
• Start Date: March 16, 2026
• End Date: June 15, 2026
• Weekend Requirement: 6 weekends per 13-week assignment
• Charting / EMR: EPIC (experience preferred, not required)
• Attire: Any scrub color or kid-friendly T-shirt top
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1840-$1940

• Minimum 2 years of independent PICU RN experience in a 20+ bed PICU (required)
• Active Washington RN license or Compact RN license (pending accepted)
• Current BLS and PALS certifications (required)
• Experience with high-acuity pediatric patients (neurosurgery, hem/onc, BMT, respiratory, transplant)
• Ability to float to NICU, CICU, and acute care pediatric floors as needed (orientation provided)
• Strong foundational pediatric critical care skills; teaching facility experience preferred
• COVID-19 vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients in a fast-paced PICU environment
• Monitor and manage advanced life support equipment (ECMO, CRRT, ventilators, EVDs, arterial lines)
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, APPs, therapists, and support staff
• Float to other pediatric critical care units after orientation as needed
• Participate in patient and family education, care planning, and emotional support
• Document care and interventions accurately using EPIC (electronic medical record)
• Adhere to hospital policies, safety protocols, and infection control standards
• Potential to precept new staff or travel nurses

Advance your PICU nursing career with a competitive travel nurse assignment in Seattle's vibrant 98105 community. Enjoy access to Seattle's parks, dining, and cultural attractions while working with a collaborative, supportive team in pediatric critical care. Apply now to be considered for this PICU travel RN opportunity! Join our healthcare team today and take the next step in pediatric critical care nursing in Seattle, WA.

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GHR Healthcare Job . 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

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