Posted 09/13/2026 · Job #508433
PICU | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Houston, Texas
Job Description
Travel PICU Registered Nurse Job in Houston, TX
Looking for PICU Registered Nurse travel jobs in Houston, TX? Join a 13-week travel nursing assignment in a high-acuity Pediatric Intensive Care Unit where teamwork, critical care skills, and exceptional pediatric patient care come first.
Job Details
- Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) RN
- Employment Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: 8/17/2026
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend days every 4 weeks
- On Call: No call
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,460 – $1,540
- Location: Houston, TX 77054 — a major Texas healthcare hub with access to one of the nation’s leading medical communities
- EMR: Meditech
- Unit Environment: Supportive, collaborative, full-team culture
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- Minimum 1 year of PICU or pediatric critical care nursing experience required
- BLS certification required
- PALS certification required
- ACLS certification preferred
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity pediatric intensive care setting
- Strong teamwork, communication, adaptability, and critical thinking skills
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality pediatric critical care nursing to patients in the PICU
- Monitor and manage children with complex medical and surgical conditions
- Support care for pediatric patients recovering from thoracic, general surgery, orthopedic, and neurosurgical procedures
- Assist with procedures such as chest tube management and lumbar punctures as appropriate
- Care for seizure patients and provide ongoing assessment, intervention, and documentation
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure safe, coordinated care
- Maintain accurate charting in the Meditech EMR system and follow unit policies and standards
- Contribute to a positive, supportive team environment where nurses help one another succeed
Apply now for this rewarding Houston, Texas nursing job and take the next step in your travel RN career today.
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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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