Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $2,448 per week

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Omaha, Nebraska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

PICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Omaha, Nebraska

Advance your nursing career with a high-impact travel assignment as a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse (RN) in Omaha, NE (68114). Join a leading healthcare team in a state-of-the-art pediatric cardiac ICU, delivering specialized care to critically ill children. Omaha is a top destination for healthcare professionals, offering a vibrant arts scene, welcoming community, and beautiful parks—making it an ideal location for your next travel nursing job.

PICU RN Travel Job Details

• Location: Omaha, Nebraska (68114) – Nebraska healthcare jobs
  
• Unit: Pediatric Cardiac ICU (CVPICU)
  
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
  
• Start Date: January 5, 2026
  
• End Date: April 6, 2026
  
• Duration: 13-week contract
  
• Shift: Night shifts, 3x12-hour (19:00 - 07:00)
  
• Hours per Week: 36
  
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2100 - $2250
  
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
  
• Unit Size: 32 beds, average daily census of 21
  
• Weekend Coverage: Required (3 out of 6 weekends per contract)
  

PICU Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent pediatric cardiac ICU and PICU nursing experience
  
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license – Nebraska or compact state
  
• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, PALS
  
• Experience with invasive cardiac monitoring, ECMO, CRRT, vasopressors, and sedation drips preferred
  
• First-time travel nurses welcome
  
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
  
• Must be able to float to PICU, NICU, and Med/Surg units as needed
  
• Local candidates within a 100-mile radius not accepted
  

PICU RN Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to neonates, infants, and pediatric patients with complex cardiac conditions
  
• Monitor and manage post-op open hearts, single ventricles, heart transplants, and heart failure cases
  
• Perform and assist with invasive cardiac monitoring (CVP, ART, RA, etc.)
  
• Administer blood products, antiarrhythmics, vasopressors, and sedation drips
  
• Care for ventilated patients; manage central lines, chest tubes, and tracheostomies
  
• Interpret arterial blood gases and dysrhythmias
  
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including IV, respiratory, physical therapy, pharmacy, and social services
  
• Utilize specialized clinical equipment such as BD/Sigma IV pumps, Philips monitors, telemetry, and Servo ventilators
  
• Float to other pediatric nursing units as required
  

Apply now to join our healthcare team and make a difference as a PICU Registered Nurse in Omaha, Nebraska!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:www.ghrhealthcare.com

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.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #436273. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PICU

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