Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Charlotte, NC

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: March 25, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Location: Charlotte, NC Agency: AMN Healthcare Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 6/1/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with AMN Healthcare to find a qualified PICU RN in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, 28203! Job Description & Requirements Registered Nurse – Pediatric Intensive Care - PICU - Travel - (PICU RN) StartDate: 6/1/2026 Available Shifts: 12 N About Facility: 247 Licensed Beds Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center Teaching Hospital Chest Pain Center Certified Stroke Center Congenital Cardiology ranked 7 by USNWR Radius rule: Traveler’s permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit Unit Information: Beds: 20 Unit broken into two sides that mirror one another with 10 beds on each side. Nurses station is centralized in the middle, with the most critical patients being placed behind the nurses station Required Experience: 2 years Pediatric Cardiac ICU experience in a similar facility for acuity Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes Patient Types/Common Diagnoses: Very high acuity patient population – ages 0-18 years old Patients with congenital heart differences that have undergone surgery, medical management of pre-transplant and post-transplant, s/p cath lab, ventricular assistive devices, ECMO, Impella, Dialysis, Aquadex (Renal Replacement Therapy) Patient Ratios: RN: Varies on acuity: 2:1, 1:1, 1:2 CNA: none - 1 NA per day to support unit secretary duties and nursing support needs throughout the shift Required Licensure & Certifications: BLS, PALS, NIHSS Skills required: Experience with fresh open heart post op patients; transplant experience, experience with the following devices: Aquadex (renal replacement therapy), Impella, ECMO EPIC experience Ability/Competency to float to PICU – will be discussed during interview Support within the Department: CNA? Duties? 1 Health Care tech per day to support unit secretary duties and nursing support needs throughout the shift (runners, bathing, etc.) Unit Secretary every shift Charge nurse – free floating Phlebotomy – in house but not utilized as majority of patients will have central lines IV/VAT Team? Yes Resource Nurse – free floating RT, 24/7 Cardiologist, 24/7 Intensivist, 24/7 Telemetry monitoring Tech? No Centralized and bedside monitoring Technology/Equipment: EMR: EPIC - required IV Pump: Alaris Med dispensing: Omnicell Monitors: Phillips Floating: If yes, where? Yes - PICU, NICU, Gen Peds – will float as needed Required Qualifications Registered Nurse, PICU, CVICU Experience: 3 years SSN Required DOB Required References: 1 Reference in entire work history perm address over 50 miles Facility Location North Carolina’s largest city, Charlotte is a thriving metropolis housing the headquarters of some of the most important financial companies and businesses in the country. In addition to the energetic downtown area you will also find an abundance of outdoor pursuits and beautiful sights—take up bike riding or just wander through Latta Plantation Park while enjoying all of the natural sights and sounds. 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. Pediatric intensive care nurse, intensive care nurse, pediatric nurse, PICU, intensive care, PICU RN, pediatric care, pediatric, registered nurse, RN, R.N., nursing, nurse, healthcare, health care 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Different healthcare facilities may have varying levels of technological advancements. Working in diverse settings exposes you to a range of medical technologies, contributing to your technological literacy. Facing new challenges regularly builds resilience. Travel nurses often become more adaptable, resilient, and confident in their abilities to handle unforeseen circumstances. Travel nursing allows you to explore different nursing specialties. You can try various areas of healthcare, helping you identify your preferred niche or specialty. Managing assignments, travel logistics, and adapting to new environments requires effective time management. Travel nursing helps you hone your time management skills, a valuable asset in any healthcare setting. Different regions may incorporate alternative medicine practices into healthcare. Exposure to these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of holistic patient care. Requirements Registered Nurse, PICU, CVICU Experience: 3 years SSN Required DOB Required References: 1 Reference in entire work history perm address over 50 miles 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! 29576584EXPTEMP

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