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PICU Travel Nurse Jobs and Salary

Are you a dedicated and compassionate nurse with a passion for providing exceptional care to critically ill children? If so, becoming a PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit) Travel Nurse may be the perfect opportunity for you. As a PICU Travel Nurse, you will have the unique chance to combine your expertise in pediatric nursing with the excitement of traveling to different locations and healthcare facilities. Your skills will be in high demand as you care for children with complex medical conditions, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and provide support to their families during challenging times.

PICU Travel Nurse Job Description & Requirements

  • Provide specialized care to critically ill pediatric patients in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) setting
  • Monitor and assess patients' vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and overall condition
  • Current certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • 2 years of recent pediatric nursing experience, preferably in the PICU or critical care setting

 

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How Much Does a PICU Travel Nurse Make?

Earn up to $4,227/week

As an experienced PICU nurse in a traditional setting, you’ve probably made a range of salaries. According to Ziprecruiter.com, a PICU nurse makes an average salary of $94,000. How much do PICU travel nurses make? Our PICU travel nurses often earn $1,384 to $4,227 a week while on an American Mobile travel nursing assignment. This means you can earn up to $54,950 on a 13-week PICU travel nurse assignment. Weekly compensation packages vary by state and facility, so it’s important to express your location preferences as well as the salary you expect to find the ideal assignment.

 

*Disclaimer: Wages for PICU travel nursing jobs are based on average rates and may be impacted by facility budgets and seasonality and may include a combination of taxable and non-taxable earnings and reimbursements.

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PICU Travel Nurse Benefits

As an PICU travel nurse you can take advantage of the comprehensive benefits package offered to you. American Mobile believes their nurses deserve the best benefits possible for you to succeed both personally and professionally.

  • American Mobile has the largest database of PICU travel nursing jobs
  • 24/7 access to our experienced recruiters who are the first to know about the requirements demanded by each hospital
  • Day-one health benefits
  • Travel with your family
  • Your choice of free housing or a housing stipend

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PICU Travel Nursing Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long are ICU Travel Nurse assignments?

The length of assignments can vary between eight to thirteen weeks. However, assignment length can be longer or shorter, depending on the facility’s needs.

  • As an ICU Travel Nurse need to be license in that state?

As a travel nurse, you will need to get your nursing license in the state in which you choose to work. It’s important to know that each state, as well as the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), has its own nursing license requirements and at American Mobile, we make getting your nursing license a top priority.

  • Can I take time off between ICU Nursing assignments?

Yes! That is one of the benefits of being an ICU Travel Nurse. Travel nursing allows you to remain flexible and take time off working between assignments. However, to remain eligible for benefits provided by American Mobile, you must begin an assignment within 25 days of your last assignment. For more information, contact a recruiter.

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