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Create Your Career Explore High-Paying PICU Travel Nurse Jobs and Salary

Interested in pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) travel nursing jobs? AMN Healthcare staffs PICU nurses at leading children’s hospitals and other medical facilities across the country. Travel RNs will gain first-hand experience with advanced patient care with a PICU nursing job in one of our exclusive facilities. Search high-paying travel jobs below.

We offer an extensive selection of high paying PICU travel nurse jobs at top performing healthcare facilities. Choose from a strong network of healthcare partners across the nation including:

AMN Healthcare simplifies your job search by listing the top paying PICU nurse travel jobs in great cities throughout the United States. Live and work where you want to. Find exclusive travel nursing jobs in beautiful cities including:

PICU Travel Nurse Salary

PICU departments desperately need travel nurses that meet all of the necessary travel nursing requirements. As a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit travel nurse, you can earn up to $3,262 per week.

Check out the current highest paying PICU travel nurse job in California: This Registered Nurse – Pediatric Intensive Care - PICU position earns $3,262 per week, with a start date of January 14, 2025. This assignment is located in Los Angeles.

Our travel nurse jobs include a housing stipend and a personal housing account executive will ensure your housing preferences are met and you are happy before moving. For more details about salary, contact a recruiter or check here for a few nurse travel jobs that are starting the soonest and apply today:

PICU Travel Nurse Job FAQs

What are the minimum travel nursing requirements?

Each state, as well as the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), has its own nursing license requirements. However, healthcare systems prefer nurses to have at least one year of experience in a clinical setting under their belt to be considered for a position.

Find nursing license information for all 50 states including:

Can I take time off between PICU assignments?

Yes! That is one of the benefits of travel nursing. Travel nursing allows you to remain flexible and take time off of working between assignments. However, to remain eligible for benefits provided by AMN Healthcare, you must begin an assignment within 25 days of your last assignment. For more information, contact your recruiter.

On average, how much does a PICU travel nurse make?

A PICU nurse can make an average of $2,237 per week in the US, but every state is very different.

What are the highest paid travel nurse jobs available today?

The top paying nurse positions currently include jobs like:

What is the opportunity for work/life balance with a travel nurse job?

Travel nurses are in high demand in cities throughout the nation. Apply for travel PICU nurse jobs in Los Angeles, Roseville, and New York and other popular destination spots where the work/life balance is at its highest!

Earliest Starting PICU Travel Jobs

Here are some of the best PICU travel nursing jobs that start soon. Don't miss out on the opportunities below, contact your recruiter today!

Start Date Weekly Salary Cities with Highest Paying Jobs
December 30, 2024 $2,451 - $3,205 /per week* Registered Nurse – Pediatric Intensive Care - PICU in Des Moines, IA
January 4, 2025 $2,816 - $3,103 /per week* Registered Nurse – Pediatric Intensive Care - PICU in Roseville, CA
January 4, 2025 $2,284 - $2,517 /per week* Registered Nurse – Pediatric Intensive Care - PICU in Oklahoma City, OK
January 4, 2025 $2,001 - $2,206 /per week* Registered Nurse – Pediatric Intensive Care - PICU in Oklahoma City, OK
January 4, 2025 $2,001 - $2,206 /per week* Registered Nurse – Pediatric Intensive Care - PICU in Oklahoma City, OK

*Estimate of weekly payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the company. Please speak with your recruiter for additional details.

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PICU Nursing Job Description

Flexibility that Blends into Your Lifestyle

Pediatric intensive care unit nursing jobs involve caring for pediatric patients in hospital intensive care units. In addition to providing patient care and monitoring vitals, PICU nurses communicate with families on the status of patients and educate families on treatment.

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