Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PICU RN) - Travel Contract in Tacoma, Washington

Join a dynamic PICU RN travel nurse team in Tacoma, WA, and provide high-acuity pediatric critical care in a fast-paced hospital setting. Located in Tacoma, WA 98405, this on-site assignment places you in a welcoming Pacific Northwest city known for its scenic waterfront, easy access to outdoor recreation, and convenient urban amenities. This Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse opportunity offers competitive weekly pay, 12-hour night shifts, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on critically ill children. If you're an experienced Registered Nurse seeking travel nurse jobs in Washington, this role is an exciting fit.

Job Details

• Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• Job Title: PICU RN Travel Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel Contract
• Setting: On-site, hospital-based pediatric critical care
• Location: Tacoma, Washington
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• Contract Duration: 17 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 - $2,250
• Schedule: Every other weekend rotation

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 2 years of nursing experience required
• Previous PICU or pediatric critical care experience preferred
• Experience with aseptic and sterile techniques
• Basic dressing changes and wound care skills
• Ventilator and trach management experience
• Suctioning, feeding tube, g-tube/j-tube, chest tube, epidural, PCA, drip management, and Foley care experience
• CRRT experience preferred; prior experience with Prismax is a plus
• Current BLS and PALS certifications required
• Experience with Epic preferred
• Ability to float as needed to MedSurg, ED, or NICU in supporting roles

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate, high-quality care to critically ill pediatric patients
• Monitor and manage patients with respiratory, cardiac, surgical, traumatic, medical, and oncology needs
• Support care for children with conditions such as asthma, RSV, COVID, MIS-C, congenital heart defects, and complex post-surgical needs
• Administer and monitor drips, manage airway devices, and perform bedside interventions as indicated
• Collaborate closely with physicians, respiratory therapy, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to positive patient outcomes
• Adapt quickly to changing patient acuity and unit needs in a fast-paced pediatric hospital environment
• Provide occasional support across related pediatric and acute care areas when needed

Apply now to join this rewarding travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington and make a difference in pediatric critical care.

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.