Job Title Travel RN – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Location Alexandria, LA | Acute Care Schedule / Job Type Contract | 13 Weeks | Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Rotating weekends; mixed schedule of days, nights, and weekends may be required to fill scheduling needs Key Responsibilities • Provide direct nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients in a 6-bed PICU with patient ratios of 1:1–2 • Perform and assist with procedures including spinal taps, titration of critical drips (sedation, vasoactive, paralytic), sedated MRI, EKG/EEG/telemetry monitoring, port access and discontinuation, and intubation/extubation • Operate specialized equipment including Alaris IV pumps, Bair Hugger, Kangaroo Feeding Pump, Giraffe infant warmer, ventilators, BiPAP, and high-flow O2 • Document patient care accurately using Meditech EMR and Pyxis medication management system • May float to NICU (low acuity), Nursery, or OB/GYN if qualified • Maintain required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and PALS throughout the duration of the assignment Required Qualifications • Active RN license valid in Louisiana or compact state eligibility • Minimum 1 year of Pediatric ICU nursing experience required; candidates without this experience will not be considered • Active ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required • Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible Preferred Experience / Skills • Prior PICU and/or NICU experience • Experience in women's health areas such as labor and delivery or OB/GYN • Familiarity with Meditech EMR and Pyxis systems Why Join Us • Opportunity to work in a specialized pediatric critical care environment at a Joint Commission-accredited facility serving Central Louisiana • Ideal for organized, self-motivated nurses who thrive in fast-paced, high-acuity settings and value meaningful patient-centered care