- Specialty
- PICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 11/09/2026
Job description
GHR Healthcare - Travel is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Atlanta, Georgia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
PICU RN Travel Nurse – Pediatric Critical Care RN Job in Atlanta, GA 30342
Join a dynamic pediatric critical care team in Atlanta, GA 30342 and put your Pediatric ICU RN expertise to work in a high-acuity travel nursing assignment where every shift makes a difference.
Overview
This 13-week travel nurse assignment offers the opportunity to provide specialized care for infants, children, and adolescents in a pediatric ICU float pool environment. You'll work alongside highly skilled clinicians in a fast-paced setting while supporting multiple critical care areas as needed. Located in North Atlanta, this role offers easy access to parks, shopping, dining, and major city amenities.
Job Details
- Position: PICU RN Travel Nurse
- Setting: Pediatric critical care float pool / Pediatric ICU
- Location: Atlanta, GA 30342
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Weekly Hours: 36
- Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
- Shifts Per Week: 3
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,470 - $2,600
- Patient Ratio: 1:2
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Orientation: 16 hours
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand at time of submission
- Active Georgia RN license or compact license required
- Current BLS certification
- Current PALS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
- 2 years of pediatric ICU or pediatric CICU experience preferred
- Epic EMR experience preferred
- BSN preferred, but not required
- First-time travelers accepted if experience and skills are a strong match
- Must be able to complete compliance requirements within stated deadlines
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care to pediatric critical care patients across ICU settings
- Float between pediatric ICU units as needed, including NICU, TICU, PICU, and CICU support areas
- Monitor and manage critically ill neonates, infants, children, and adolescents
- Administer ICU drips, medications, and pressors per protocol and provider orders
- Support respiratory care needs and collaborate with rapid response teams and interdisciplinary staff
- Maintain safe, effective care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
- Adapt to changing patient needs and assist with general care areas when ICU demand is low
- Uphold unit standards, compliance expectations, and patient safety best practices
Why You’ll Love This Atlanta Travel Nurse Opportunity
- Competitive weekly pay for experienced pediatric critical care nurses
- Travel nursing assignment in a thriving Atlanta healthcare setting
- Opportunity to expand your PICU and pediatric ICU float pool experience
- Supportive, collaborative environment for skilled RN professionals
Apply now to join this exciting PICU RN travel nurse opportunity in Atlanta, Georgia, and advance your career in pediatric critical care!
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
GHR Healthcare - Travel Job ID #512419. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PICU
About GHR Healthcare - Travel
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