Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse – Travel Nursing Job in Santa Clara, CA

Join a dynamic Pediatric Intensive Care Unit as a Travel Registered Nurse in Santa Clara, California. This PICU nursing job offers the opportunity to provide high-acuity pediatric critical care while working alongside a dedicated interdisciplinary clinical team in the heart of Silicon Valley.

Job Details

• Setting: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: September 8, 2026
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $3,150 - $3,310
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Location: Santa Clara, California 95051

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent full-time equivalent nursing experience within the last 3 years
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Active Registered Nurse license in the state where care is provided
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS) certification
• Strong clinical judgment and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced pediatric critical care environment
• Experience with pediatric intensive care, acute care nursing, or critical care nursing preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate, and high-quality nursing care to pediatric patients in the PICU
• Monitor patient status and respond appropriately to changes in condition
• Administer medications and treatments according to established protocols
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and interdisciplinary team members to support individualized care plans
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and thoroughly in the patient record
• Support families with clear communication and compassionate care during critical moments
• Help maintain a safe, efficient, and patient-centered pediatric healthcare environment

Why Consider This Travel Nursing Opportunity?

• Competitive weekly pay for California nursing jobs
• Work in a highly specialized PICU setting
• Travel nurse assignment in Santa Clara, CA, close to Bay Area attractions
• Opportunity to build pediatric critical care experience in a fast-paced clinical setting

Apply now to join this rewarding PICU travel nurse opportunity in Santa Clara, California 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.