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Registered Nurse - PICU
Location: Houston, TX
Start Date: 02-23-2026
End Date: 05-25-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Rotating nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (12-hour night shifts), includes weekends — 4 weekend days every 4 weeks
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $46 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, high-quality care to critically ill infants and children in the PICU
- Monitor and manage complex pediatric patients using advanced assessment and critical thinking
- Operate and troubleshoot PICU equipment and meditech EMR documentation accurately
- Perform unit procedures such as chest tube management and lumbar punctures with confidence
- Collaborate closely with physicians, respiratory therapy, and the full interdisciplinary team
- Respond to seizures and acute events using evidence-based interventions and calm leadership
- Contribute to a supportive team culture where everyone helps everyone
Qualifications
- Active RN license in Texas or eligible for compact/reciprocal licensing
- Minimum 1 year of recent PICU or comparable pediatric critical care experience
- Required certifications: BLS and PALS
- ACLS preferred and other pediatric-critical-care certifications a plus
- Experience with Meditech EMR preferred
- Comfortable floating to NICU level 1 or 2 as needed
Education
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN; BSN preferred)
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong pediatric critical care assessment and monitoring skills
- Experience with noninvasive cardiology monitoring and seizure management
- Skilled in chest tube management and lumbar puncture assistance
- Familiarity with Meditech EMR for accurate charting and communication
- Excellent teamwork, communication, and patient-family centered care approach
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
- Paid time off so you can recharge between adventures
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your career mobility
- Access to a supportive, collaborative PICU team that values your skills
- Travel reimbursement and housing support options for travel clinicians
- Professional development and continuing education support
- Referral bonus program for recommending great teammates
- Life and disability insurance options to protect what matters
Travel Perks: Explore Houston, TX
Explore Houston's vibrant Museum District, stroll or bike along Buffalo Bayou Park, visit the Space Center Houston for a dose of astronaut inspiration, enjoy world-class dining in diverse neighborhoods like Montrose and the Heights, catch a show in the Theater District, or take a quick weekend trip to the beaches of Galveston about an hour away.
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Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - PICU? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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