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Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Nurses (PICU Nurses)

Becoming a Pediatric Intensive Care nurse (PICU nurse) can be one of the most demanding yet rewarding experiences in your career. PICU nurses work with children of all ages in one of the most fast-paced and unpredictable environments.

As an Intensive Care Pediatric nurse, you have the opportunity to expand your knowledge base as you provide care to a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions. If you have a passion for helping children as well as the advanced training to provide critical care, becoming an Intensive Care Pediatric nurse just might be your calling!

Salary Information for Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Nurses

Since hospitals around the country are in urgent need of Pediatric Intensive Care nurses, experienced RNs can command top pay for their skills. Salaries for PICU nurses vary depending on experience, location and facility, but the median salary continues to grow year over year. The average salary for Pediatric Intensive Care nurses as of June 2008 was $50,000, and traveling PICU nurses can expect to make much more per year plus benefits due to the high need for their expertise and skills at short-staffed facilities throughout the nation.

Below are some of the most recent PICU job assignments for Intensive Care Pediatric nurses from NurseZone.com's top travel staffing partners. Earn great pay with a PICU job while also receiving company-paid housing, day-one benefits and much more-all while enjoying the experience of a lifetime!

If you are an experienced Intensive Care Pediatric nurse looking to enhance your career and earn great pay-check out NurseZone's robust database of PICU nurse jobs from top partners. View our featured jobs or try our enhanced PICU jobs search today.

Job Outlook for Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Nurses

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, if you're considering becoming a PICU nurse the job outlook for all RNs remains strong, with 587,000 new registered nurse jobs expected to be created by 2016.

Read More about Pediatric Nurses in the Pediatric Specialty Spotlight

Sources: Simply Hired and U.S. Department of Labor

  1. 1. Registered Nurse - PICU     $35/hr
    New York

    From Times Square to Greenwich Village to the Upper East Side, “the city that never sleeps” is the top destination for travel nurses in search of non-stop action and rewarding assignments in the heart of the city. Whether strolling through Central Park, shopping on Fifth Avenue or watching a Broadway show, New York City offers unforgettable sights, sounds and experiences at every turn!

    Apply Now New York
  2. 2. Registered Nurse - PICU     $33/hr
    California

    In this playground of palm trees and year-round sunshine, wedged between snow-capped mountains and sun-kissed beaches, Los Angeles beckons with its laid-back attitude, high-energy fun and urban adventures. This bustling city is a great place to indulge in the California lifestyle, catch soft ocean breezes, explore miles of beautiful sandy beaches, shop to your heart’s content and enjoy all that this West Coast metropolis has to offer.  

    Apply Now California
  3. 3. Registered Nurse - PICU     $31/hr
    California

    The beach. The mountains. The desert. The woods. California really does have it all! From the sunny coastal cities of Southern California to the natural wonders of Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada mountains; California is truly a place that must be experienced first-hand. No book, postcard or photograph can do the state’s numerous sites, attractions and cities any justice. Venture out west and the Golden State will surely have you shining in no time.

    Apply Now California
  4. 4. Registered Nurse - PICU     $31/hr
    Washington D.C.

    With its impressive memorials, museums, sprawling parks and cherry blossom-lined avenues, Washington, D.C. and its surrounding areas, is always a popular destination for traveling health care professionals. Aside from this region’s renowned medical facilities and career-enhancing opportunities, visitors enjoy indulging in the many cultural attractions and festivities that the nation’s capital has to offer.

    Apply Now Washington D.C.
  5. 5. Registered Nurse - PICU     $35/hr
    Oklahoma

    From its modern presence in the arts and entertainment communities to its extensive history, Tulsa is a perfect example of what America is all about. The flourishing city still maintains the feel of a close-knit small town despite its prosperous businesses, extensive downtown area and large higher education community. Known for its trendy art deco style architecture and sweeping plains, Tulsa is filled with unexpected treasures.

    Apply Now Oklahoma
  6. 6. Registered Nurse - PICU     $32/hr
    California

    Nestled between palm-lined Pacific beaches and gentle mountain foothills, Santa Barbara offers an idyllic California escape. This is the ideal place to kick back on sun-kissed beaches, explore the nearby wine country, browse the boutiques and galleries that line its historic streets or dine under the stars any night of the year.

    Apply Now California
  7. 7. Registered Nurse - PICU     $32/hr
    Michigan

    Famous for its music, automotive industry and urban landscape, Detroit is a fascinating city begging to be explored. Take a look around the Motown Musical Museum where artists such as Marvin Gaye and Smoky Robinson made it big or explore Belle Isle Park where you will find a zoo, aquarium and much more. With only a bridge separating Detroit from Canada, there’s plenty to explore in this part of the country. 

    Apply Now Michigan
  8. 8. Registered Nurse - PICU     $31/hr
    Texas

    From rodeos and performing arts to space exploration and medical research, Houston is a city with a uniquely vibrant style and flair. This truly Texas-size city is the ideal destination for traveling health care professionals looking to broaden their skills at highly respected facilities, while enjoying the city’s cosmopolitan flair, renowned arts scene and wide open spaces.

    Apply Now Texas