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Job ID: P-
Location: Newark, New Jersey
Pay: $2,828/wk or $2,619/wk local
Shift
Nights, 3x12hrs
Hours
36 hrs/wk
Start Date
Oct 5, 2026
Length
13 weeks
Openings
1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU night shift position requiring 2+ years of PICU experience with 1 year of cardiac critical care experience.
Details
19-bed unit caring for infants, adolescents, and pediatric patients
Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00-7:30
Patient ratio of 1:2 or higher, varying with census and acuity
Every other weekend required
Floating to Pediatrics and NICU as needed within skillset
Navy blue scrubs required
Requirements
Active NJ or Compact RN license required
Required certifications: BLS, PALS (NRP preferred)
Minimum 2 years of PICU critical care experience with 1 year of cardiac experience required, documented on skills checklist
EPIC charting experience required
Prior travel nursing experience required
Skilled in IV therapy including port access, blood product administration, central line care, PICC management, and TPN/lipids
Respiratory and airway management skills including BiPAP/CPAP, ventilator care, ETCO2 monitoring, HFNC, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
Experience with congenital heart disease/repair (ASD, VSD, AV Canal Defect, TOF), Glenn and Fontan procedures, post-cardiac surgery, and hemodynamic monitoring
Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation/management and telemetry monitoring
Proficiency with specialty procedures including peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis, lumbar puncture assistance, and VP shunt care
Pediatric dosage calculation skills and familiarity with the Broselow system
Additional Information
Provide critical care nursing to complex pediatric cardiac patients including congenital heart disease, cardiac transplant, and post-surgical cases
Utilize standard PICU equipment and cardiac monitoring including Medtronic pacemakers
Must work 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 holidays per unit needs
First-time travelers are not accepted for this role
Former RWJBarnabas Health employees (full-time or PRN) must be separated from the system for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
Local candidates accepted at the same rate
These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.
Assignment Total (13 Weeks)
$36,764
Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)
$147,056
Weekly Wages
$1,260/wk
Regular Hours
$35.00 x 36 hours/wk = $1,260
Weekly Stipends
$1,568/wk
Lodging
$156.00 x 7 days = $1,092
Meals & Incidentals
$68.00 x 7 days = $476
In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,619 - $2,828. The $2,828 weekly pay shown in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range. Weekly travel pay includes tax-free stipends per IRS guidelines. Weekly local pay is fully taxable and therefore lower due to additional employer-paid taxes and related costs.
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