Posted 10/01/2026 · Job #525227
PICU RN- Downey, California
Job Description
PICU Registered Nurse (RN) – 14-Week Travel Nursing Contract in Downey, California
Explore a California travel nursing job as a PICU Registered Nurse caring for critically ill pediatric patients on 12-hour night shifts in Downey.
Make a meaningful impact as a Registered Nurse in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) supporting critically ill pediatric patients in an on-site hospital setting. This 14-week travel nurse opportunity in Downey, California, offers the chance to grow your clinical expertise while working night shifts in a collaborative pediatric care environment. Located in Los Angeles County, Downey provides convenient access to Southern California’s diverse dining, cultural, recreational, and outdoor offerings.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse
- Location: Downey, California, in Los Angeles County
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $3,030-$3,190
- Start Date: October 12, 2026
- End Date: January 16, 2027
- Contract Duration: 14 weeks
- Schedule: 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM-7:30 AM
- Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
- Healthcare Setting: On-site hospital PICU
PICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of recent, full-time-equivalent nursing experience within the last 3 years
- Recent experience caring for critically ill pediatric patients in a PICU or comparable pediatric critical care setting
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state where care is provided
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or a related field preferred
- Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and pediatric critical-care skills
PICU Travel Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients throughout the night shift
- Monitor patient status, recognize changes in condition, and respond promptly to clinical needs
- Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately according to established orders and protocols
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary pediatric care team
- Perform focused and ongoing patient assessments and document nursing care clearly and accurately
- Support pediatric patients and their families through education, communication, and compassionate bedside care
- Follow infection prevention, patient safety, and critical-care standards in a fast-paced PICU environment
Apply now for this PICU Registered Nurse travel contract in Downey, California, and join a collaborative pediatric healthcare team in Southern California.
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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