Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - PICU RN - Travel Nurse
Company: Travel Nurse Across America
Location: Naperville
Posted on: November 1, 2025
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Job Description:
We're looking for Pediatric Intensive Care Unit RNs for an
immediate travel nurse opening in Naperville, IL. The right RN
should have 1-2 years' recent acute care experience. Read below for
more requirements. As a PICU RN, you'll provide critical care to
pediatric patients as part of a broader medical team. You will
collaborate with physicians, specialists and the patients' families
to ensure the best coordinated care for these special patients.
PICU Travel Nurses provide care to children and adolescents with a
wide range of conditions, ranging from common childhood diseases to
life-threatening illnesses. As a PICU Travel Nurse, you should be
prepared to perform the following tasks: Monitor patients' vital
signs and initiate corrective action when necessary. Follow
continuous cardiac and respiratory monitor readings, such as EKG
tracings, O2 stats, CVP/arterial line waveforms, if applicable, and
report any observed changes. Change dressings, insert catheters,
start IVs (both central venous and arterial). Monitor and adjust
specialized equipment used on patients, such as ventilators. Assist
physician during examination, treatment and procedures, which can
include life-saving situations. Assist with the insertion or
discontinuation of CV catheters, arterial lines, external
ventricular drains, Foleys, epidural catheters and endotracheal
tubes. PICU Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long
periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without
difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 10-20 pounds of
equipment at times. PICU RNs may face hazards from exposure to
chemicals and infectious diseases. Requirements*: BLS, PALS, 2
Years * Additional certifications may be required before beginning
an assignment.
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