American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Rochester, Minnesota.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jun 1, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 3
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced travel RN for a Pediatric ICU position in Rochester, MN, requiring a minimum of 2 years of PICU experience and Level 1 trauma background.
Details
- Position is located in a hospital-based Pediatric ICU (PICU) setting
- The PICU serves a diverse critically ill pediatric population including medical, surgical, trauma, orthopedic, cardiac, neurological, and pulmonary cases
- Unit is a designated pediatric liver, kidney, and bone marrow transplant unit, also caring for patients with congenital and complex multi-organ conditions
- 13-week contract with 36 hours per week, 3x12-hour shifts
- Day/Night rotation with shifts running 0700โ1930 and 1900โ0730
- Every 3rd weekend required
- Floating required as needed
- Charting is done in Epic (experience required)
- On-site only โ no remote or telework options
Requirements
- Active MN RN license required โ no pending license accepted
- Graduation from an accredited baccalaureate, associate, or diploma nursing program accredited by ACEN or CCNE
- Current BLS certification (AHA or American Red Cross) required, must not expire within 3 months of start date
- Current PALS (AHA) certification required
- Minimum 2 years of recent PICU RN experience required
- Minimum 2 years of recent acute care nursing experience required
- Minimum 1 year of travel RN experience required, or a total of 3 travel assignments completed
- Level 1 trauma experience and intubated patient care experience required
- Solid organ transplant experience strongly preferred
- CCRN and TNCC (TCTCN) certifications strongly preferred
- COVID vaccination and booster required for eligibility
- Date of birth required for consideration
Additional Information
- Responsibilities include coordinating and delivering direct nursing care, patient and family education, and managing transitions of care for critically ill pediatric patients
- RNs are expected to function within a professional nursing practice model, including planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of patient care
- Leadership activities such as preceptoring, informal leadership, and quality improvement participation are expected
- Up to 3 shifts per 13-week assignment may be subject to cancellation due to low census
- Travelers who have been on assignment for one continuous calendar year must take a 30โ60 day break before returning to a new assignment โ contact your recruiter for details
- First-time travelers are not eligible for this position due to the travel experience requirement
American Traveler Job ID #P-709410. 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: Travel RN - Pediatric ICU
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.