Explore NYC's Pulse: PICU Nursing Adventure Awaits!

JOB DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS
Registered Nurse – Pediatric Intensive Care - PICU - Travel - (PICU RN)
StartDate: 7/27/2026 Available Shifts: 11.5 N Pay Rate: $2891.00 - $3070.00

This Pediatric Intensive Care Unit RN position offers the opportunity to practice at the forefront of pediatric critical care in one of New York City’s most dynamic neighborhoods. The hospital is located in northern Manhattan, offering easy access to the city’s world-class dining, arts, and cultural experiences, from museums and theaters to waterfront parks and historic sites. Nearby green spaces, such as large riverside parks and walking paths along the Hudson River, create a welcoming balance of urban excitement and outdoor recreation. Unit 9 Tower is a high-acuity pediatric intensive care environment that serves children with some of the most complex medical and surgical needs. The unit receives referrals from across the region and beyond, offering exposure to a wide range of conditions including respiratory failure, sepsis, traumatic injuries, complex neurologic disorders, post-operative cardiac and neurosurgical care, and multi-organ dysfunction. Nurses on this unit become experts in managing invasive monitoring, ventilators, advanced airway support, and titrating critical infusions. The unit’s culture emphasizes teamwork, professional growth, and evidence-based practice. PICU nurses work closely with pediatric intensivists, subspecialty physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and child life specialists to deliver comprehensive, family-centered care. Daily interdisciplinary rounds and collaborative care planning ensure that nurses are active participants in clinical decision-making and patient advocacy. A typical day for a PICU RN on Unit 9 Tower includes caring for a small number of high-acuity patients, often 1–2 patients per nurse depending on acuity. Responsibilities include continuous assessment and monitoring of vital signs and hemodynamics, managing ventilators and other life-support technologies, administering and titrating critical medications, performing thorough head-to-toe assessments, and responding rapidly to changes in patient status. Nurses also play a key role in educating and supporting families, coordinating discharges or transfers, and participating in unit-based initiatives. The unit environment is supported by advanced technology and equipment, including state-of-the-art monitoring systems, specialized pediatric ventilators, and resources for complex therapies such as ECMO and CRRT. This setting allows nurses to continually develop and refine advanced critical care skills while working with multidisciplinary teams engaged in research, innovation, and high-reliability practices.

Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, PICU
Travel Experience: 1 assignment in Registered Nurse
Licenses: RN-NY

Required to Submit:
BSN
NY License in Hand
2 years in PICU within last 3 years
Strong Cardiac Experience

Required to Start:
AHA PALS

ABOUT THE FACILITY
Especially well known for expertise in pediatric heart surgery, this children’s hospital ranks on U.S. News & World Report “Honor Roll” of America's Best Children's Hospitals, and is part of a larger, Ivy League-affiliated medical center consistently ranked as one of the nation’s best.

FACILITY LOCATION
From Times Square to Greenwich Village to the Upper East Side, “the city that never sleeps” is the top destination for healthcare professionals in search of non-stop action and rewarding assignments in the heart of the city. Whether strolling through Central Park, shopping on Fifth Avenue or watching a Broadway show, New York City offers unforgettable sights, sounds and experiences at every turn! If you want to enjoy a more relaxed pace, you can take an assignment on Long Island. Rich in history, graced with sweeping sandy beaches and natural beauty, yet within easy commute of the bright lights and big action of New York City, Long Island beckons with its rugged coastline, forests, historic sites and charming seaside villages.

JOB BENEFITS
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

* Competitive pay rates
* Free, quality, private housing
* Medical, Dental, Vision
* 401(k) and Flex Spending
* Life Insurance
* Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
* Free Continuing Education
* Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

ABOUT THE COMPANY
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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Registered Nurse, PICU
Travel Experience: 1 assignment in Registered Nurse
Licenses: RN-NY

Required to Submit:
BSN
NY License in Hand
2 years in PICU within last 3 years
Strong Cardiac Experience

Required to Start:
AHA PALS