PICU | RN

Travel PICU RN - Durham, NC (13-week Contract) | 12 Hour Nights | PALS & BLS Required

Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PICU RN) opportunity in Durham, North Carolina (zip code 27710). This 13-week travel nurse contract in a Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CVPICU) is ideal for experienced pediatric ICU nurses, travel nurses, and critical care RN candidates looking for NC nursing jobs. Enjoy a state-of-the-art facility and discover Durham's vibrant community, renowned for its rich cultural attractions, thriving food scene, historic neighborhoods, and beautiful parks. Durham offers an exceptional quality of life, making it an ideal place to live and work during your assignment.

Quick Job Summary

• Position: PICU RN / Pediatric ICU Nurse (Travel)
• Location: Durham, NC (27710) — Durham, North Carolina travel nurse position
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12 Hour Nights, 3x12-hour (19:00 – 07:30)
• Start Date: May 18, 2026

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 – $2,010
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Orientation: Bi-weekly, 36 hours
• Patient Age Groups: Neonates, Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents
• Unit: Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CVPICU) — cardiac ICU / pediatric critical care

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of PICU RN or pediatric ICU experience (critical care nursing experience preferred)
• Active NC RN license or Compact RN license in hand (must meet state requirements)
• BLS and PALS certifications required
• Epic electronic health record (EHR) charting experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Comfortable with patient ratios of 2:1 in PICU
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
• One supervisory reference within the last year
• First-time travel nurses and local candidates within 75 miles are welcome to apply

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill pediatric cardiac patients in the PICU
• Monitor and manage complex cardiac and critical care devices including VADs, ECMO, and CRRT
• Administer medications and blood products; perform advanced procedures such as intubation, central line care, and arterial line management
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently using Epic (EHR)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams: cardiology, CV surgery, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, PT/OT, and social services
• Maintain strict infection control practices and isolation precautions
• Respond to rapid response calls and pediatric early warning system events
• Float to other units as needed and participate in ongoing training and bi-weekly orientation modules

Why Join This Travel Nursing Assignment?

• Competitive weekly pay for PICU travel nurses
• Work in a specialized Pediatric Cardiac ICU with advanced technology (ECMO/VAD/CRRT)
• Supportive team environment for pediatric critical care nurses
• Opportunity to gain experience charting in Epic and develop advanced pediatric cardiac critical care skills

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel PICU RN in Durham, NC. Click to submit your application or contact our recruiter for more details about this pediatric ICU travel nurse opportunity. Join our pediatric critical care team 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.