PICU | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – Wichita, KS
Compensation
$1,680.00 - 1,770.00/week
PICU RN Details
Location
Address : Wichita, KS, 67214
Job Description
Travel Pediatric ICU Registered Nurse (PICU RN) – 13-Week Contract in Wichita, Kansas
Bring your pediatric critical care experience to a 15-bed PICU in Wichita, Kansas. This travel nursing contract offers 12-hour night shifts, a 2:1 patient ratio, and the chance to care for critically ill children alongside a multidisciplinary team in a teaching-hospital environment. Make a meaningful impact while exploring Wichita’s arts, dining, and outdoor attractions.
PICU Travel Nurse Job Details
- Location: Wichita, Kansas
- Position type: Travel contract
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Start date: October 7, 2026
- End date: January 6, 2027
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Weekly estimated pay: $1,680–$1,770
- Unit: 15-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
- Patient ratio: 2:1
- Technology: Meditech/CPN electronic medical record and general cardiac monitoring
Pediatric Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of recent hospital PICU registered nurse experience
- Current RN licensure eligible for practice in Kansas
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
- Ability to remain composed under pressure and work effectively in a teaching-hospital environment
- Preferred: Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) experience, APHON certification, or pediatric teaching-hospital experience
PICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Deliver attentive, evidence-informed nursing care to children with acute and complex conditions in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
- Assess and monitor patients, including using cardiac monitoring, and promptly communicate changes in condition to the care team.
- Collaborate with intensivists, respiratory therapists, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to support coordinated pediatric critical care.
- Perform nursing procedures such as IV starts and blood draws, and document care in the electronic medical record.
- Support patients and families with clear, compassionate communication throughout the course of care.
Apply now for this pediatric travel nurse opportunity in Wichita, Kansas.
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 an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.