PICU RN – Travel Contract (Nights) $2,376.60/Week | 12-Hour Nights | Pediatric ICU & MedSurg Peds

Staffmax Healthcare is seeking an experienced PICU Registered Nurse (RN) for a pediatric critical care travel assignment in Kalispell, MT. This role is ideal for a nurse with strong PICU, pediatric MedSurg, neuro, respiratory, trauma, and complex pediatric care experience.

Important Note

This position is currently pending final approval. An offer cannot be made until the position is fully approved, and there is currently no estimated timeline for approval.

Compensation Highlights

• $2,376.60 Weekly Gross
• $1,428 Weekly Tax-Free Stipends
• $26.35/hr Taxable Rate
• $66.02/hr Blended Rate

Why This Role Stands Out

• PICU and pediatric MedSurg coverage
• Great fit for nurses with high-acuity pediatric experience
• Broad pediatric patient mix including respiratory, neuro, trauma, surgical, and medically complex patients
• Strong interdisciplinary support including RT, hospitalists, transport team, charge nurse, and house supervisor
• Free parking available

Schedule

• Night Shift | 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• 12-hour shifts
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• No call
• Self-scheduling in 6-week blocks
• 5 weekend shifts required per 6-week schedule
• Holiday group assignment may include 1 summer and 1 winter holiday

What You’ll Do

• Provide nursing care in both PICU and pediatric MedSurg
• Manage pediatric respiratory needs including high flow, CPAP, BiPAP, vents, trachs, suctioning, RSV, asthma, flu, and COVID
• Care for complex medical and surgical pediatric patients
• Support neuro patients with EVDs, shunts, bolts, craniotomies, Chiari malformation, epilepsy, seizures, and 24-hour EEGs
• Manage pediatric trauma patients including falls, MVAs, drownings, and ski-related injuries
• Perform IV starts, foley placement, dressing changes, wound vacs, tube feeds, G/GJ tube care, chest tubes, epidurals, PCAs, and critical drip management
• Float to lower-acuity pediatric-related areas as needed

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years PICU experience – Required
• If traveler started directly in PICU after school, minimum 3 years PICU experience required
• Prior travel experience required
• Experience with both PICU and pediatric MedSurg patients
• Experience caring for high-acuity pediatric neuro and respiratory patients
• Must be comfortable working independently if PICU census is low

Requirements

• Active RN License – Required
• BLS Certification – Required
• PALS Certification – Required
• Strong pediatric assessment and critical thinking skills
• Must be comfortable with floating based on unit needs

Patient Population

• PICU and pediatric MedSurg patients
• Respiratory: high flow, CPAP, BiPAP, vents, trachs, RSV, asthma, COVID, flu
• Medical: MIS-C, new-onset diabetes with insulin drips, oncology, chronically ill pediatric patients
• Surgical: appendectomies, G-tubes, ENT, bowel obstruction, broken bones
• Trauma and neuro patients
• Medically managed congenital cardiac defects and abnormal rhythms

Patient Ratios

• PICU: 1:1–2
• Pediatric MedSurg: 1:3–4

Float Requirements

May float to:

• NICU
• Postpartum for lower-acuity stable couplets
• No laboring mothers
• Additional orientation may be provided if floating to these areas

Additional Details

• Location: Kalispell, MT
• EMR: Meditech
• IV Pump: Baxter
• Medication System: Pyxis
• Syringe Pumps: Medfusion
• PCA: Alaris
• Orientation: NEO plus 1 unit shift; additional shift may be available if needed
• Scrub Color: Any child-friendly solid color; no non-child-friendly graphics/designs
• Parking: Free

Apply Now

This is a strong PICU RN travel opportunity for experienced pediatric critical care nurses with confidence in PICU, pediatric MedSurg, neuro, respiratory, trauma, and medically complex pediatric care. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for review.

ABOUT US

Staffmax Healthcare is Joint Commission Certified and proud to hold the Gold Seal of Approval. Our recruiters are dedicated to helping you every step of the way — from quick credentialing to contract support.

Enjoy competitive pay, health benefits (medical, dental, vision, accident), 401K, and exclusive discounts while traveling with a company that puts clinicians first.

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: Up to $2,376.60 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• If travelling, do you live 40 miles outside of facility location? Y/N?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $66