Registered Nurse PICU

Location: Indianapolis, IN
Profession: Registered Nurse

Posted: 9/19/2026
Salary: $2990/weekly

Weekly Hours: 48
Shift: Days

Job Details

Job Title

Registered Nurse – PICU

Location

Indianapolis, IN | Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 4x12-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM) | Holiday availability required

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care to critically ill pediatric patients in a high-acuity PICU setting
  • Monitor, assess, and respond to changes in patient condition, implementing appropriate nursing interventions
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to develop and execute individualized patient care plans
  • Float within the hospital or to affiliate facilities as required — 100% floating is expected of all travelers
  • Fulfill holiday shift obligations, with an expectation to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
  • May assume charge nurse responsibilities when needed

Required Qualifications

  • Active Indiana RN license must be in hand prior to start date (temporary licenses may be considered once permanent license application has been submitted)
  • All required certifications must be in hand prior to submission
  • Minimum of 18 months of RN experience required
  • Nursing degree from a university accredited by the ACEN or CCNE at the time of graduation
  • Must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
  • 2 supervisor references required
  • Indiana residents are not accepted for this PICU position

Preferred Experience / Skills

  • Previous travel nursing experience welcomed — first-time travelers are accepted
  • Experience in a pediatric or pediatric critical care environment
  • Familiarity with charge nurse responsibilities in a high-acuity setting

Why Join Us

  • Opportunity to work in a nationally recognized pediatric facility with a dynamic, high-acuity PICU environment
  • Charge nurse opportunities may be available, offering additional professional growth and responsibility

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