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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     Rate: $35*
    Virginia

    Along with early American history, cobblestone streets and neoclassical architecture, Virginia offers bountiful culture and pristine nature. The Blue Ridge Mountains beckon with their scenic drives and panoramic hiking trails, while horse farms and vineyards checker the rolling foothills. With its top healthcare facilities, bustling historical towns, national treasures and easy access to mountains, forests and tree-lined country lanes, travel nurses enjoy making Virginia their home.
    *Once you apply, ask your recruiter for details.
    New! 15% more on each paycheck with maximum take home pay*
    Daily rate allowed for per diem meals and incidentals*

    Apply Now Virginia
  2. 2. Registered Nurse - PICU     Rate: $42*
    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.  
    *Once you apply, ask your recruiter for details.
    New! 15% more on each paycheck with maximum take home pay*
    Daily rate allowed for per diem meals and incidentals*

    Apply Now California
  3. 3. Registered Nurse - PICU     Rate: $38*
    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.
    *Once you apply, ask your recruiter for details.
    New! 15% more on each paycheck with maximum take home pay*
    Daily rate allowed for per diem meals and incidentals*

    Apply Now California
  4. 4. Registered Nurse - PICU     Rate: $39*
    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.
    *Once you apply, ask your recruiter for details.
    New! 15% more on each paycheck with maximum take home pay*
    Daily rate allowed for per diem meals and incidentals*

    Apply Now Washington D.C.
  5. 5. Registered Nurse - PICU     Rate: $38*
    Arizona

    With a wealth of scenic wonders, an abundance of sunshine and high mountain peaks, you can enjoy numerous recreational activities in Arizona. You can ski down a snow-covered mountain and take a walk in the desert all in the same afternoon. From Phoenix to Flagstaff, the Grand Canyon State provides travelers with countless spectacular sights and activities all year round.
    *Once you apply, ask your recruiter for details.
    New! 15% more on each paycheck with maximum take home pay*
    Daily rate allowed for per diem meals and incidentals*

    Apply Now Arizona
  6. 6. Registered Nurse - PICU     Rate: $45*
    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.
    *Once you apply, ask your recruiter for details.
    New! 15% more on each paycheck with maximum take home pay*
    Daily rate allowed for per diem meals and incidentals*

    Apply Now California
  7. 7. Registered Nurse - PICU     Rate: $33*
    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. 
    *Once you apply, ask your recruiter for details.
    New! 15% more on each paycheck with maximum take home pay*
    Daily rate allowed for per diem meals and incidentals*

    Apply Now Michigan
  8. 8. Registered Nurse - PICU     Rate: $34*
    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.
    *Once you apply, ask your recruiter for details.
    New! 15% more on each paycheck with maximum take home pay*
    Daily rate allowed for per diem meals and incidentals*

    Apply Now Texas