RN: PICU

Job Description:

Join a high-acuity pediatric intensive care team in Charlotte as a travel registered nurse caring for children with complex medical and surgical needs. This 23-week assignment includes exposure to respiratory conditions, trauma, DKA, seizures, neurosurgical cases, renal failure, transplants, blood disorders, and other critical diagnoses. You will manage ventilated and tracheostomy patients, vasoactive drips, invasive lines, chest tubes, feeding tubes, CRRT, and advanced monitoring devices while working alongside intensivists, respiratory therapists, APPs, residents, and other in-house support staff. The schedule consists of 12-hour night shifts, with every-other-weekend rotation and no call. Travelers may float to pediatric CVICU, NICU, neonatal PCU, or general pediatrics as needed.

Weather:

Charlotte typically offers mild, comfortable days with crisp mornings, cooler evenings, and a mix of sunshine and occasional rain. The weather is well suited for exploring the city, enjoying outdoor dining, or taking a scenic drive beyond town.

Fun Things To Do:

• Explore Uptown Charlotte and visit the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

• Spend an afternoon at the U.S. National Whitewater Center.

• Day Trip: Visit Asheville for mountain scenery, art galleries, and local dining.

• Day Trip: Explore the Blue Ridge Parkway and nearby mountain communities.

• Relax at Freedom Park or stroll through the gardens at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.

Job Specifics:

City and State: Charlotte, North Carolina

Shift: 12-hour nights

Duration: 36 hours per week for 23 weeks