Job Description

Overview

Registered Nurse – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) travel assignment in Phoenix, AZ. Start: 09/28/2026 for 26 weeks, with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Weekly pay range: $2,602–$2,692. Shift: 3x12 rotating; exact schedule to be determined in interview. This assignment may float between NICU and PICU across multiple metro-area locations and is managed through ShiftWise Flex for compliance, billing, and assignment management.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,602–$2,692 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 26 weeks
• Shift: 3x12 rotating (exact shift decided at interview)
• Start date: 09/28/2026
• Work setting: hospital-based pediatric critical care with potential NICU/PICU float
• Assignment management: handled through ShiftWise Flex

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to pediatric patients in PICU, including assessment, monitoring, and interventions per the plan of care and hospital policies.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and the multidisciplinary team to implement evidence-based care and adjust plans as patient conditions change.
• Monitor critical patient status, manage appropriate medications, and support ventilator or vasoactive infusions as indicated.
• Document patient status and progress accurately, ensure accurate handoffs, and participate in family education and discharge planning as appropriate.
• Float between NICU and PICU as needed, adapting to unit-specific protocols while maintaining patient safety and quality of care.
• Adhere to infection control, safety, and regulatory standards, and uphold professional nursing practice across shifting environments.

Requirements

• Licensure: Current State of Arizona RN license or an RN license from a compact state with multistate privileges, or ability to establish licensure per Arizona law prior to start date.
• Certifications: BLS for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association), PALS (American Heart Association); NRP preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of RN experience in pediatric CVICU. Experience in a hospital with Level III or IV NICU strongly preferred. Experience floating to NICU and PICU; children’s hospital experience preferred.
• Education: ADN, BSN, or Diploma in Nursing.
• Eligibility to work in listed setting: Travel assignment in a hospital-based pediatric critical care environment; ability to float between NICU and PICU as required.
• Start date and assignment specifics: Must be able to start on 09/28/2026 and complete the 26-week contract.

Benefits and Support

• Assignment management through ShiftWise Flex (compliance, billing, and assignment administration)
• Dedicated travel recruiter support during the assignment
• Access to assignment resources and ongoing support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.