Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PICU position at a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, requiring a minimum of 2 years of PICU experience and proficiency in ventilator/trach management on a 12-hour night shift schedule.

Details

• PICU in a newly opened Level II Trauma Center facility with 16 PICU beds
• Mixed unit with overflow between PICU and Med/Surg, encompassing neuro, cardiac, respiratory, surgical, and medical patients
• Diverse pediatric patient population including respiratory (high-flow, CPAP, BiPAP, trach), oncology/chemo, RSV, asthma, COVID, MIS-C, new onset diabetes with insulin drips, chronic illness, and trauma (falls, MVAs)
• Cardiovascular patients including congenital heart defects (post-surgical through discharge); Stat categories 1–4
• Surgical cases include appendectomies, G-tubes, ENT, fresh trachs, bowel obstructions, VP shunts, cardiac, and neuro; no solid organ transplant, major burns, or stem cell transplant cases
• ECMO patients managed by an ECMO specialist; CRRT performed using the Prismax machine (low volume, typically goes to core staff)
• EMR: Epic (preferred)
• 12-hour night shifts (1900–0700), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Floating may be required to Med/Surg or ED in a Helping Hands or Constant Observer capacity

Requirements

• Active WA state or Compact RN license required
• Certifications required: BLS and PALS
• Minimum 2 years of PICU experience required
• Proficiency in aseptic and sterile techniques, basic dressing changes, ventilator and trach management, suctioning, G-tube/J-tube management, feeding tubes, chest tubes, epidurals, PCAs, drip management, and Foley insertion and management
• CRRT experience with Prismax preferred
• CICU experience preferred
• At least one supervisor-level reference (Charge Nurse, Manager, Director, or above) required for consideration; a second reference will be needed prior to start

Additional Information

• Facility is a newly opened Level II Trauma Center (opening May 2026); severe facial wounds, eye injuries, or penetrating trauma are transferred to a Level I Trauma Center
• Scrub color is open; hooded shirts and long sleeves are not permitted — sleeves must be able to be pulled above the elbow
• Epic EMR experience is preferred but may not be required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply