PICU | RN

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse – Travel Contract | Durham, NC

PICU Registered Nurse (Travel) opportunity in Durham, NC — 13-week Pediatric Cardiac ICU (PCICU) contract, 12-hour nights, competitive pay. Must have recent PICU RN experience, active NC or Compact RN license, BLS & PALS. Apply now for this pediatric critical care travel nurse role.

Join an exceptional team in Durham, North Carolina — a vibrant city with a thriving arts scene, renowned universities, and beautiful parks. Durham offers Southern charm and urban amenities, making it a great location for travel nursing and permanent nursing jobs in North Carolina.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 – $2,250
• Position: PICU Registered Nurse / Pediatric Cardiac ICU RN (PCICU)
• Location: Durham, NC 27710 — travel nurse job / local candidates accepted (within 75 miles)
• Employment Type: Travel Contract (travel nursing)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: Targeted May 4, 2026 or May 18, 2026
• Shift: 12-hour nights (19:00 – 07:30); every other weekend required
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit: Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PCICU) / Pediatric ICU
• Patient Age Groups: Neonates, Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of recent PICU RN experience (pediatric critical care nurse)
• Active North Carolina RN license in hand or active Compact RN license
• Current BLS and PALS certifications required
• Experience with Epic electronic health record preferred
• Experience in community hospital, LTAC, or Trauma Level I/II preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
• First-time travel nurses welcome; local RN applicants encouraged

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients, including complex congenital heart conditions
• Care for patients supported by advanced cardiac and life-support devices: VADs, ECMO, CRRT, ventilators, arterial lines
• Administer medications, blood products, and chemotherapy as indicated
• Perform and assist with procedures such as intubation, lumbar puncture, and central line care
• Interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and pediatric dysrhythmias
• Maintain strict infection control and isolation precautions
• Collaborate in interdisciplinary care with IV teams, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, and physicians
• Float to other units as required and support unit staffing needs
• Work every other weekend as part of the rotation

This PICU travel nursing role in Durham, NC is ideal for pediatric critical care nurses who want a focused 13-week contract in a supportive PCICU. Apply now to join our pediatric critical care team — submit your resume or contact our recruiter to learn more about this travel nurse opportunity.

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.