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PICU Registered Nurse (Travel RN) – Durham, NC (Pediatric Cardiac ICU / PCICU)

PICU Registered Nurse (Travel RN) – Durham, NC: 13-week night-shift travel contract in a Pediatric Cardiac ICU; PALS & BLS required. Join a world-class team in Durham, North Carolina, and make a difference in the lives of critically ill children in a Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PCICU).

This travel nursing job is a 13-week contract in Durham (zip code 27710) with robust interdisciplinary support, advanced technology (ECMO, VAD, CRRT), and a collaborative critical care environment. Durham offers a vibrant culture, beautiful parks, and a thriving food scene — an ideal location for travel nursing and NC nursing jobs.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 – $2,250
• Location: Durham, North Carolina (zip 27710) — travel nursing jobs in North Carolina / NC nursing jobs
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: May 4, 2026 (targeted; alternate start May 18, 2026)
• Shift: Night shifts, 12 hours (19:00 – 07:30); every other weekend required — night shift PICU RN
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Age Groups: Neonates, Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents
• Unit: Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PCICU) — pediatric ICU RN, critical care nurse
• Daily Census: 20 beds
• Orientation: Bi-weekly, 36 hours

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of recent PICU RN experience (pediatric critical care experience preferred)
• Active North Carolina (NC) or Compact RN license in hand
• BLS and PALS certifications required
• Experience with Epic electronic health record (EHR) preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Experience in Trauma Level I or II, LTAC, and community hospital settings preferred
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
• First-time travelers and local candidates (within 75 miles) welcome
• One supervisory reference within the last year required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pediatric critical care nursing for patients with complex congenital heart conditions
• Manage and monitor patients on advanced life support and mechanical devices including VADs, ECMO, CRRT, and ventilators
• Administer medications, blood products, and chemotherapy as needed following unit protocols
• Perform and assist with specialized procedures such as intubation, lumbar puncture, and arterial line management
• Monitor and interpret arterial blood gases, cardiac dysrhythmias, and hemodynamic parameters
• Maintain infection control and isolation precautions in accordance with hospital policy
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including respiratory therapy, IV therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, and social services
• Participate in float assignments to other units and rapid response teams as needed
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently using Epic electronic charting

Why Join This Travel Nursing Opportunity

• Work in a renowned Pediatric Cardiac ICU with advanced technology and a collaborative care team
• Gain critical care and pediatric cardiac experience — ideal for PICU RNs and pediatric nurses seeking travel nursing jobs
• Competitive weekly pay for travel RNs
• Orientation provided to support a smooth transition into the unit

Apply now to be considered for this PICU Registered Nurse travel contract in Durham, NC. Join our healthcare team today — submit your resume and license information to get started.

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.