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AMN Healthcare Nursing

Registered Nurse Pediatric Intensive Care - PICU - Travel - (PICU RN)

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What they do

An Intensive Care Registered Nurse cares for acutely ill patients in an intensive care or critical care clinical setting. Works with Physicians and other specialists as part of a critical care team. Monitors patients, coordinates care, and provides advanced life support as needed.

$110,080 / year median in the U.S.

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Job Description

Job Description & Requirements Registered Nurse
  • Pediatric Intensive Care
  • PICU
  • Travel
  • (PICU RN)
StartDate:
10/6/2026
Available Shifts:
12
N Pay Rate:
$2707.00
  • $2846.
00 PICU RN needed > 12hr nights (36) > 13 weeks >
MUST HAVE CURRENT CA LIC AT TIME OF SUBMISSION
> Years of experience required : 2+ > Prev travel required/ not required : Not required >
Shift :
12s > Pt population : 321 beds in hospital, not teaching hosp, level II trauma. 8 beds in unit. > Respiratory illness, spinal surgery, craniotomy, Sepsis, Shock, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, general surgery, ENT >
Age Range:
infant+ >
Ratios :
1:1-2 , ratios are CA state mandated, will depend on patient acuity and census > Float requirements : will float as needed to like and under same scope of skill > Schedule/ Weekend requirements : typically every other weekend >
EMR:
EPIC
  • >
Scrub Info :
any color no jeans, detailed info will be provided with first day info >> Required upon submission: >
MUST HAVE CURRENT CA LIC AT TIME OF SUBMISSION
> Certs required :
BLS, PALS
>>
Preferred:
> EMR
  • note if required/ preferred : epic is EMR not required but preferred > Prev travel required/ not required : Not required, preferred > Certs preferred :
NRP Position Description PICU Facility Name:
John Muir Walnut Creek Total # of
Facility Beds:
321
Unit Name:
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Specialty:
Click or tap here to enter text. Total # of
Unit Beds/Suites/Deliveries:
8
Teaching Facility:
? Y ?
N Teaching Hospital Experience Required:
? Y ?
N Trauma Level:
2
Prior Travel Experience Required:
? Y ? N Minimum #
Years Clinical Experience Required:
2+ Minimum # Years Clinical Experience in
Specialty Required:
2+
Certifications Required:
PALS, BLS
Certifications Preferred:
NRP Nurse Patient Ratio by shift: 1:2 Have criteria for 1:1 Circulate/Scrub as applicable: Click or tap here to enter text.
Ancillary Assistance:
CNA/ PCT
? Y ? N #staff per shift: Click or tap here to enter text. Unit clerk/
Secretary:
? Y ? N #staff per shift: 1 on days and evenings
Other:
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Advanced Practice on the unit:
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Days of Orientation:
3
  • 4 Specialty Testing for
Unit/Facility:
? U ?
F Patient Care Modality:
Primary Dress Code:
Scrubs/color:
Any color. No denim. Professional appearance.
Shoes:
Non-skid, closed toe, athletic shoes are ok, must wear heel strap with clogs
Jewelry:
Professional, Minimal, No facial piercing other than ears
Hair/Beard:
Professional, hair shoulder length and longer must be pulled back, facial hair must be neat and trimmed
Nail Polish:
No gels, acrylics, or extensions. All polish must in good condition without chips or cracks
Documentation System:
Epic Medication System:
Pyxis Floating Required:
? Y ?
N To what units/facilities:
Pediatrics or NICU. Travelers could float to 1-2 units in a 12 hr shift.
Describe the rotation:
Travelers float first Charge required: ? Y ?
N Scheduling:
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Shift Hours:
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Rotation Schedule:
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Self-Scheduling No Weekend Requirements:
Up to 4 weekend shifts/month
Call Requirements:
No Holiday Requirements:
Must be available for 2 out of 3 major winter holidays and 2 out of 3 summer holidays. Winter holidays are Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. Summer holidays are Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day. Patient Population (Diagnoses): Respiratory illness, spinal surgery, craniotomy, Sepsis, Shock, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, general surgery,
ENT Age Range:
infant+
Special Equipment:
(For example:
IV Pumps:
Type; Invasive Monitoring;
Monitors:
Type; ECMO;
Ventilators:
Type;
ABG:
Type) Phillips MX 800 Respiratory available 24/7 for support ? Y ? N Anesthesia available 24/7 for support ? Y ?
N Who manages ventilators:
RT Unit Specific Procedures and Protocols:
(For example: Drips; Infusions; Phlebotomy; Starting IVs; EKGs; Transports; Weaning; Nebulizer to Inhaler; Starting IVs, performing venipuncture, Performing EKGs; Discontinuing sheaths) Click or tap here to enter text.
Additional Unit Specific Information:
Magnet Hospital 24/7 PICU Intensivist coverage in house!
Date Updated:
2-6-23
Updated By Full Name:
Sarah Roland, MSN, BSN, RN Title:
IVS Manager Required Qualifications Registered Nurse, PICU Experience:
2 years
Travel Experience:
1 assignment in
General Licenses:
RN-CA Certifications:
BLS(Copy needed); PALS(Copy needed)
SSN Required DOB Required References:
1 Reference in the last 12 months CA RN License
BLS, PALS PICU
SCL and Reference within a year # of beds and trauma level listed after each facility name in the work history. RTO Upon Submission Preferred Qualifications NRP Facility Location Situated in the San Francisco Bay Area, Walnut Creek is a picture-perfect California town known for its ample wide open spaces. Although the majority of the city is developed and offers everything from an orchestra to countless restaurants and side-walk cafes, there is a lot of area that remains undeveloped in effort to preserve the region's natural beauty. 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. Pediatric intensive care nurse, intensive care nurse, pediatric nurse, PICU, intensive care, PICU RN, pediatric care, pediatric, registered nurse, RN, R.N., nursing, nurse, healthcare, health care

Benefits

  • 401(k) Plans
  • Professional Development
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance