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

Experienced PICU Registered Nurses can make a meaningful impact caring for critically ill children in Seattle, Washington. This 15-week travel nursing assignment offers a 1:1 or 1:2 patient ratio, strong interdisciplinary support, and experience with complex pediatric medical and surgical cases in a 40-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Location: Seattle, Washington 98105
• Openings: 4
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930-$2,030
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 15 weeks, through approximately February 1, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
• Shift Options: Rotating day/night shifts or straight nights; days are generally 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. and nights are generally 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.
• Patient Ratios: Typically 1:1 or 1:2
• Charting: Epic preferred
• Weekend Requirement: Approximately six weekends during a 13-week equivalent assignment, with additional weekends possible for longer assignments
• Call: No scheduled call; additional shifts may be available
• Orientation: 36 hours

PICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of recent PICU nursing experience working independently, excluding orientation time
• Experience in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit with 20 or more beds is required
• Strong foundation in complex pediatric medical and surgical critical care
• PICU experience with CVPICU exposure strongly preferred
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington or a compact RN license; candidates with a pending Washington license must be willing to apply upon offer
• Current BLS and PALS certifications
• Experience caring for ventilated patients and managing high-acuity pediatric therapies
• Comfort with arterial lines, central and PICC lines, CVP monitoring, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, IV vasopressors, tracheostomy care, ventilator management, and end-tidal CO2 monitoring
• Experience with advanced therapies such as CRRT, ECMO, EVD, ICP monitoring, hypothermia protocols, or bone marrow transplant care is preferred
• Ability to float within scope to the NICU, CICU, and acute care units as needed
• COVID-19 vaccination is required, with medical or religious exemptions considered according to applicable policy

Pediatric Intensive Care Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to neonates, infants, children, and adolescents with complex critical illnesses
• Care for patients with neurosurgical conditions, hematology/oncology diagnoses, bone marrow transplant needs, respiratory failure, post-arrest conditions, and complex postoperative recovery
• Manage patients requiring mechanical ventilation, BiPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, ECMO, CRRT, invasive monitoring, and continuous medication infusions
• Perform focused assessments, recognize changes in patient condition, and respond quickly to clinical deterioration
• Administer medications and titrate IV vasoactive infusions in accordance with clinical protocols
• Provide central line, PICC line, arterial line, tracheostomy, wound, and other device-related care
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, rehabilitation specialists, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Participate in admissions from emergency, acute care, postoperative, and outside-facility settings
• Float to designated pediatric units within scope and complete an orientation shift in the cardiac intensive care setting as needed
• Document accurately in Epic and support safe transitions of care for patients and families
• Participate in weekend and holiday coverage as scheduled

Why Work in Seattle, Washington?

This Seattle travel nursing opportunity is located in the 98105 area, near parks, cultural attractions, and the waterfront. Enjoy a vibrant community while advancing your pediatric critical care nursing experience in a high-acuity PICU.

Apply now to pursue this Seattle PICU travel nurse assignment and join a collaborative pediatric intensive care 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.