Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - $2,733 per week in New York City, NY

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: New York City
Posted on: January 7, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Location: New York City, NY Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,733 per week Shift Information: 3 days x 11 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PICU RN in New York City, New York, 10029! Job Title: Pediatric ICU Clinical Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: PICU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years of PICU experience in a hospital setting License: Current registration as a Registered Nurse Certifications: BLS, PALS required Must-Have: BSN, Minimum of 1 year pediatric ICU/Critical Care experience Description: The Pediatric ICU Clinical Nurse is a Registered Professional Nurse who provides safe, competent quality care based on nursing theory and research to a designated group of patients and significant others. Delivers patient care by incorporating the tenets of the professional practice model of Relationship Centered Care. Applies the nursing process based upon theory, research, evidence-based practice, and approved organizational nursing standards. Assesses and evaluates patient care needs and applies critical thinking skills in patient care management. Integrates relevant assessment and intervention skills in the delivery of nursing care. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care. Prioritizes all aspects of patient care including teaching, rounding, coaching, and planning “after hospital care,” delegating to others as appropriate. Educates patients and caregivers about their plan of care, transition of care, promotion of health, and prevention of disease while anticipating needs and readiness to learn. Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, families, and all members of the interdisciplinary patient care team. Manages assignments within the Care Delivery Model of Modified Primary Nursing and demonstrates effective allocation of material resources. Role models the tenets of Relationship Centered Care through facilitation of various actions including admission welcome, bedside shift report, and purposeful hourly rounding. Considers the patient’s values, preferences, cultural diversity, expressed needs, and knowledge in all aspects of care. Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family. Uses evidence-based practices to increase understanding of patients’ perceptions of care. Initiates service recovery for patients and family members who have concerns and escalates to the appropriate management as needed. Demonstrates caring, respect, compassion, empathy, and active listening through dialogue, body language, and actions. Supports staff in using evidence-based practices to enhance understanding of patients’ perceptions of care. Conducts purposeful hourly rounding on assigned patients addressing their needs. Practices safe and efficient patient-centered care, identifying and escalating barriers and opportunities for improvement. Demonstrates clinical skills and knowledge crucial to quality and safety in the patient population served. Implements process improvement strategies based on institutional evidence-based procedures. Engages in formal and informal peer and institutional review processes. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement quality improvement projects, evidence-based practice activities, and nursing research studies. Contributes to quality and safety practices and required compliance measures. Implements principles of high reliability to identify and avoid high-risk behaviors to provide a safe environment for patients. Escalates potential safety hazards or gaps from best practice following the appropriate protocol. Utilizes information technology by documenting nursing practice to support quality and performance improvement initiatives. Possesses relevant clinical competence in the area of critical care pediatrics nursing practice assigned. Exhibits abilities to maintain interpersonal relationships and communicate appropriately to solve problems efficiently. Demonstrates the ability to work in a team displaying effective communication and critical thinking. Ability to assess patient status using visual, physical, auditory, and cognitive abilities. Maintains the physical and mental health necessary to care for acutely ill patients with a broad variety of diagnoses. Demonstrates physical capabilities to walk, stand, lift, stoop, push, and respond quickly in various situations. Shows manual dexterity to perform a variety of clinical procedures relevant to nursing practice. Utilizes basic data entry and electronic medical record documentation system proficiently. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Connect with healthcare professionals nationwide, expanding your professional network. These connections can open doors to new career opportunities, collaborations, and lifelong friendships within the healthcare community. Different healthcare facilities may have varying levels of technological advancements. Working in diverse settings exposes you to a range of medical technologies, contributing to your technological literacy. Different healthcare facilities may have varying nursing policies and procedures. Adapting to these variations helps you understand the importance of compliance and the rationale behind different policies. There is a strong community of travel nurses who share experiences, advice, and support through online forums and social media groups, creating a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose. Travel nursing encourages self-reliance and independence. Managing your assignments, travel logistics, and personal well-being in new locations enhances your ability to thrive in diverse circumstances. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 28952010EXPTEMP

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