PICU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Seattle, WA

Join a high-acuity Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) as a travel Registered Nurse in Seattle, Washington. This on-site travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to care for complex pediatric patients in a collaborative teaching environment with strong interdisciplinary support, advanced clinical resources, and 1:1 or 1:2 patient ratios. Located in the vibrant 98105 area near the University District, Seattle provides access to beautiful parks, cultural attractions, dining, and the region’s renowned outdoor lifestyle.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Seattle, Washington 98105
• Employment Type: PICU travel contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930-$2,030
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Assignment Duration: Approximately 19 weeks, ending March 15, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 12-hour rotating shifts, with day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. or night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.; rotating days/nights or straight nights may be available
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours guaranteed
• Unit: 40-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit with an average daily census of approximately 32 patients
• Patient Ratios: 1:1 or 1:2, based on acuity
• Weekend Requirement: Approximately half of the weekends during the assignment; scheduling may include about 6-7 weekends for a 13-week period
• Call: No required call; additional pickup shifts may be available
• Charting: Epic preferred
• Orientation: 36 hours, including an orientation shift in the cardiac intensive care unit to support floating needs

PICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of independent PICU nursing experience, not including orientation time
• Recent experience in a PICU with 20 or more beds is required
• PICU experience with exposure to a cardiovascular PICU environment strongly preferred; extensive cardiovascular PICU experience is not required
• Active Washington Registered Nurse license or compact RN license; candidates with a pending Washington license may be considered if willing to apply upon offer
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications
• Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification preferred
• Ability to care for complex medical and surgical pediatric patients and work independently in a high-acuity setting
• Ability to float within scope of practice to the cardiac intensive care unit, neonatal intensive care unit, and acute care units as needed
• Flexibility to work required weekends and at least 2 of 3 holiday groupings during the assignment

PICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents with complex medical and surgical conditions
• Care for patients with neurosurgical conditions, hematology/oncology and transplant needs, respiratory failure, post-arrest conditions, and other critical illnesses
• Manage ventilated patients and provide care involving BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, tracheostomies, arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, and intravenous vasopressors
• Support patients requiring advanced therapies and monitoring, including CRRT, ECMO, external ventricular drains, intracranial pressure monitoring, and hypothermia protocols when applicable
• Maintain safe patient assignments while monitoring changing acuity and responding to emergent clinical needs
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, rehabilitation professionals, social services, rapid response teams, and other members of the care team
• Participate in admissions, transfers, postoperative recovery, rapid responses, procedures, and transport of critically ill patients
• Float to designated units within competency and scope of practice to support patient care needs
• Document accurately in Epic and contribute to a safe, compassionate, family-centered pediatric care environment

Scheduling Note: Time-off requests must be submitted with the initial application. Time off is not permitted during the first two weeks for orientation, and only one week of time off may be approved. Travelers should be prepared for holiday and weekend scheduling requirements.

Apply now for this PICU travel nursing opportunity in Seattle, Washington, and join a supportive pediatric healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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.