PICU | RN

Travel PICU Registered Nurse (PCICU) – Durham, NC | 13-Week Contract

Travel PICU RN opportunity in Durham, NC — 13-week Pediatric Cardiac ICU (PCICU) contract for experienced Pediatric ICU Registered Nurses. Join a supportive interdisciplinary team and advance your travel nursing career in Durham, North Carolina.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1910 - $2010
• Location: Durham, NC 27710 (Durham, North Carolina travel nursing)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (May 4, 2026 – August 3, 2026)
• Shift: Day shifts, 12 hours (07:00 – 19:30); every other weekend required
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Age Groups: Neonates, Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents
• Unit: Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PCICU) – Pediatric ICU / PICU travel nurse role
• Daily Census: 20 beds
• Orientation: Bi-weekly, 36 hours (travel nurse onboarding)
• Job Type: Travel Nurse / Contract — Pediatric ICU Registered Nurse

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of recent PICU experience (PICU RN or Pediatric ICU Registered Nurse)
• Active North Carolina RN license or Compact RN license in hand
• BLS and PALS certifications required
• Experience with Epic charting system preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Experience in community hospital, LTAC, Trauma Level I/II settings preferred
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
• First-time travelers and local candidates (within 75 miles) welcome
• One supervisory reference from the past year required

Primary Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality pediatric intensive care nursing to patients with complex congenital heart conditions and other critical illnesses
• Manage and monitor patients on advanced support including VADs, ECMO, CRRT, ventilators, and arterial/central lines
• Administer medications and blood products; perform procedures such as intubation, lumbar puncture, and central line care
• Document patient care accurately using Epic; maintain clear, timely charting for Pediatric ICU patients
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams including IV therapy, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, and social services
• Maintain infection control standards, isolation precautions, and PICU safety protocols
• Float to other units as needed to support staffing (flexible pediatric nurse responsibilities)
• Participate in bi-weekly orientation and ongoing training modules (travel nurse training and onboarding)
• Provide family-centered education and emotional support to patients and families

Why Join Our Team

• Opportunity to expand pediatric intensive care and cardiac critical care experience (PCICU, PICU)
• Work in a state-of-the-art facility with a collaborative interdisciplinary team
• Ideal for travel nurses seeking a Durham, NC contract nursing job

Apply now to be considered for this Travel PICU RN (PCICU) position in Durham, NC. Join our healthcare team today and advance your pediatric critical care nursing career as a travel nurse.

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.