PICU Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric Cardiac ICU Assignment in Tacoma, WA

Apply now for a PICU travel nursing assignment in Tacoma, Washington, caring for critically ill children in a high-acuity PICU/PCICU environment. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced pediatric critical care nurse who is confident caring for complex cardiac, respiratory, surgical, neurological, and medical patients. Join a collaborative healthcare team with opportunities to care for predominantly PCICU patients while also supporting the broader Pediatric Intensive Care Unit population.

Tacoma offers an appealing Pacific Northwest lifestyle with easy access to waterfront views, outdoor recreation, vibrant arts and culture, and the larger Seattle metropolitan area.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) / Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PCICU)
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse assignment
• Location: Tacoma, Washington 98405
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130-$2,250
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: January 30, 2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Shift Times: 7:00 p.m.-7:30 a.m. or 7:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m., based on unit needs
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
• On-Call: No scheduled call; low-census standby may be used when needed
• Patient Population: Pediatric and young adult patients, with care extending up to age 30 in rare circumstances

Pediatric Critical Care RN Requirements

• At least 2 years of PICU nursing experience, including a minimum of 1 year in a PCICU setting
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Washington
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Demonstrated experience caring for cardiac, respiratory, surgical, neurological, and medically complex pediatric patients
• Proficiency with ventilator and tracheostomy management, suctioning, chest tubes, central lines, feeding tubes, Foley catheters, epidural and PCA pumps, and medication drips
• Ability to perform sterile and aseptic techniques, dressing changes, central-line blood draws, peripheral lab draws, and patient discharge education
• Epic experience preferred
• Previous ECMO, peritoneal dialysis, CRRT, or Prismax experience is preferred but not required
• Strong critical-thinking, time-management, adaptability, communication, and teamwork skills
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply

PICU Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill pediatric and PCICU patients in a high-acuity environment
• Care for patients with congenital heart defects, fresh open-heart procedures, post-cardiac catheterization needs, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, and post-cardiac arrest conditions
• Monitor and manage patients requiring high-flow oxygen, CPAP, BiPAP, ventilators, tracheostomies, and advanced respiratory support
• Care for post-operative and medical-surgical patients, including those with appendectomies, feeding tubes, fresh tracheostomies, bowel obstructions, fractures, VP shunts, and other neurological conditions
• Administer medications and manage drips, epidurals, PCA pumps, chest tubes, central lines, feeding tubes, and urinary catheters
• Perform comprehensive assessments, recognize changes in patient condition, and escalate concerns promptly
• Support patients receiving chemotherapy and those with complex medical or traumatic conditions
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, specialists, families, and the multidisciplinary care team
• Float to Med-Surg, the Emergency Department, NICU support, or sitter assignments when required by staffing needs
• Maintain accurate documentation, participate in discharge planning, and provide clear education to patients and families

Apply now to advance your travel nursing career as a PICU Registered Nurse in Tacoma, Washington.

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.