Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - $2,...

Registered Nurse (RN) | Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Location: Alexandria, LA Agency: AMN Healthcare Pay: $2,201 to $2,337 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 3/2/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with AMN Healthcare to find a qualified PICU RN in ALEXANDRIA, Louisiana, 71301!Job Description & Requirements Registered Nurse - Pediatric Intensive Care - PICU - Travel - (PICU RN) StartDate: 3/2/2026 Available Shifts: 12 N Pay Rate: $2201.00 - $2337.00 Travel PICU RN assignments in Alexandria, LA place you at a 380-bed acute care hospital designated as a Level II trauma center. The facility offers the region’s only pediatric intensive care unit, serving 13 parishes across Central Louisiana. Alexandria features a welcoming community and scenic riverfront. Baton Rouge is about a two-hour drive southeast, providing access to cultural attractions and entertainment. To qualify, you need current RN licensure and recent experience in pediatric intensive care. Essential skills include pediatric assessment, critical care interventions, and strong communication abilities. Recommended skills include proficiency with Meditech electronic medical records (EMR) and experience in trauma or acute care settings. AMN Healthcare provides excellent compensation, discounts, and perks, along with dedicated recruiters, a clinical team, and the AMN Passport mobile app for 24/7 support. Apply now to join this Travel PICU RN assignment in Alexandria, LA. Unit Information: Pediatric Intensive Care (64573) Location: Alexandria, LA Address: 501 Medical Center Drive Floor: 3rd Building: Rapides Women’s & Children’s Hospital General Information Tell us about the unit(s): Number of Beds - 6 Type of staff: o Day Shift - 1 charge nurse & 1 RN/LPN (RN/LPN count varies with census) o Night Shift - 1 charge nurse & 1 RN/LPN (RN/LPN count varies with census) Patient Ratios - 1:1-2 Type of equipment - Alaris IV pump/Bair hugger/Kangaroo Feeding Pump/Giraffe infant warmer/Ventilators/BiPap/High Flow O2 EMR - Meditech/Pyxis Typical hiring profile Skill Set Most recruited for: Must have: candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role. 1 year pediatric ICU nursing experience Preferred or nice to have: candidates with these skills will be considered first. PICU, NICU experience Experienced in other women’s health areas (labor and delivery, ob/gyn) List typical procedures performed on unit(s): Spinal taps Titration of critical drips: sedation/vasoactive/paralytic Sedated MRI EKG/EEG/Telemetry Port Access & Discontinuation Intubation/Extubation Best personality Fit: Patient person who is able to multi task and prioritize tasks effectively Self-starter Organized REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: ACLS, BLS, PALS Floating Area(s): May float to NICU (take low acuity) or Nursery May float to Ob/gyn if qualified Dress Code: Scrub Color/Attire - Teal Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines. Weekends and On call(if any) Rotating weekends. May work mixed schedule of days/nights/weekends to fill scheduling holes as needed Required QualificationsRegistered Nurse, PICUExperience: 2 yearsLicenses: RN(Compact Accepted)(Copy needed)Certifications: PALS-AHA; BLS-AHASSN RequiredDOB RequiredWork History: Should not be more than 90 days of gap in last 1 year 36 or 48hrs/week, RNs choice Preferred QualificationsMeditech Facility LocationNestled in the heart of Louisiana, Alexandria is the quintessential Southern city situated on the Red River. Boasting a favorable location with easy access to the state's bigger cities, Alexandria is a melting pot of arts, culture and history. The city is also a key access point to the state's only national forest, Kisatchie, offering plenty of trails and natural scenery to take-in and explore. 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 About AMN HealthcareAMN Healthcare is a leader in Nurse staffing. Our relationships with numerous healthcare facilities - including hospitals, home health agencies, and long-term care facilities - enable us to offer the most current travel nurse, local staffing, rapid response and crisis nurse jobs nationwide. We're committed to finding you the best nursing job to fit your career goals. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply. Requirements Registered Nurse, PICU Experience: 2 years Licenses: RN(Compact Accepted)(Copy needed) Certifications: PALS-AHA; BLS-AHA SSN Required DOB Required Work History: Should not be more than 90 days of gap in last 1 year 36 or 48hrs/week, RNs choice 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! 28890880EXPPLAT

Created: 2026-02-10