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Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Per Diem Nursing Jobs in Washington for RNs

Find Top RN Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Washington, District of Columbia

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top PICU travel nurse jobs in and around Washington, District of Columbia. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare Washington’s PICU nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

Washington is a great location for PICU travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

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Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Nurse (PICU RN)
  • New York, New York – 10065
    Distance from Washington: 204 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 1, 2025
$75 to $81
Hourly Pay*
PICU RN’s provide care for children and adolescents with life-threatening or high acuity conditions that require constant monitoring. PICU RN’s provide medications, intravenous fluids, and artificial nutrition. PICU RN’s collaborate with families, physicians and other healthcare professionals or clinicians, to determine the best course of patient care and recovery. PICU RN’s work in the pediatric intensive care unit; an area within a hospital specializing in the care of critically ill infants, children, and teenagers. The unit below PICU is called Peds, similar to a Med Surg unit at an adult facility. PICU RN’s often float to Peds as needed.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS and PALS are often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
per diem
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Nurse (PICU RN)
  • New York, New York – 10065
    Distance from Washington: 204 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 1, 2025
$75 to $81
Hourly Pay*
PICU RN’s provide care for children and adolescents with life-threatening or high acuity conditions that require constant monitoring. PICU RN’s provide medications, intravenous fluids, and artificial nutrition. PICU RN’s collaborate with families, physicians and other healthcare professionals or clinicians, to determine the best course of patient care and recovery. PICU RN’s work in the pediatric intensive care unit; an area within a hospital specializing in the care of critically ill infants, children, and teenagers. The unit below PICU is called Peds, similar to a Med Surg unit at an adult facility. PICU RN’s often float to Peds as needed.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS and PALS are often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
per diem
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Nurse (PICU RN)
  • Detroit, Michigan – 48201
    Distance from Washington: 394 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 1, 2025
$40 to $43
Hourly Pay*
PICU RN's provide care for children and adolescents with life-threatening or high acuity conditions that require constant monitoring. PICU RN's provide medications, intravenous fluids, and artificial nutrition. PICU RN’s collaborate with families, physicians and other healthcare professionals or clinicians, to determine the best course of patient care and recovery. PICU RN's work in the pediatric intensive care unit; an area within a hospital specializing in the care of critically ill infants, children, and teenagers. The unit below PICU is called Peds, similar to a Med Surg unit at an adult facility. PICU RN’s often float to Peds as needed.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS and PALS are often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
per diem
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Nurse (PICU RN)
  • Detroit, Michigan – 48201
    Distance from Washington: 394 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 1, 2025
$40 to $43
Hourly Pay*
PICU RN's provide care for children and adolescents with life-threatening or high acuity conditions that require constant monitoring. PICU RN's provide medications, intravenous fluids, and artificial nutrition. PICU RN’s collaborate with families, physicians and other healthcare professionals or clinicians, to determine the best course of patient care and recovery. PICU RN's work in the pediatric intensive care unit; an area within a hospital specializing in the care of critically ill infants, children, and teenagers. The unit below PICU is called Peds, similar to a Med Surg unit at an adult facility. PICU RN’s often float to Peds as needed.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS and PALS are often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
per diem
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Nurse (PICU RN)
  • Fountain Valley, California – 92708
    Distance from Washington: 2,287 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 1, 2025
$42 to $45
Hourly Pay*
PICU RN’s provide care for children and adolescents with life-threatening or high acuity conditions that require constant monitoring. PICU RN’s provide medications, intravenous fluids, and artificial nutrition. PICU RN’s collaborate with families, physicians and other healthcare professionals or clinicians, to determine the best course of patient care and recovery. PICU RN’s work in the pediatric intensive care unit; an area within a hospital specializing in the care of critically ill infants, children, and teenagers. The unit below PICU is called Peds, similar to a Med Surg unit at an adult facility. PICU RN’s often float to Peds as needed.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS and PALS are often required
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Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Nurse (PICU RN)
  • Downey, California – 90242
    Distance from Washington: 2,291 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 7, 2025
$67 to $72
Hourly Pay*
PICU RN’s provide care for children and adolescents with life-threatening or high acuity conditions that require constant monitoring. PICU RN’s provide medications, intravenous fluids, and artificial nutrition. PICU RN’s collaborate with families, physicians and other healthcare professionals or clinicians, to determine the best course of patient care and recovery. PICU RN’s work in the pediatric intensive care unit; an area within a hospital specializing in the care of critically ill infants, children, and teenagers. The unit below PICU is called Peds, similar to a Med Surg unit at an adult facility. PICU RN’s often float to Peds as needed.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS and PALS are often required
*At least 2+ years' experience. Up to 36 hours per week, weekends included. Looking for 5 on AM and 5 on PM shifts. Should be available for a min. of 2 shifts a week.
per diem
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Nurse (PICU RN)
  • Downey, California – 90242
    Distance from Washington: 2,291 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 1, 2025
$67 to $72
Hourly Pay*
PICU RN’s provide care for children and adolescents with life-threatening or high acuity conditions that require constant monitoring. PICU RN’s provide medications, intravenous fluids, and artificial nutrition. PICU RN’s collaborate with families, physicians and other healthcare professionals or clinicians, to determine the best course of patient care and recovery. PICU RN’s work in the pediatric intensive care unit; an area within a hospital specializing in the care of critically ill infants, children, and teenagers. The unit below PICU is called Peds, similar to a Med Surg unit at an adult facility. PICU RN’s often float to Peds as needed.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS and PALS are often required
*At least 2+ years' experience. Up to 36 hours per week, weekends included. Looking for 5 on AM and 5 on PM shifts. Should be available for a min. of 2 shifts a week.
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Statistics on PICU RN Jobs in Washington, District of Columbia

Here are some helpful statistics about PICU traveling nurse jobs in & near Washington. The data is based on the last three complete months of PICU job postings in the Washington and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Pediatric Intensive Care Unit job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Washington and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel PICU Nursing Jobs for RNs in Washington, DC

What types of shifts are most common for PICU travel jobs in Washington?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common in Washington and surrounding areas.

How much does a day shift Pediatric Intensive Care Unit nurse make on average in Washington and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Pediatric Intensive Care Unit nurse in Washington can make an average of $88 per hour based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Pediatric Intensive Care Unit nurse make on average in Washington and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Pediatric Intensive Care Unit nurse in Washington can make an average of $48 per hour based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Pediatric Intensive Care Unit staff in or near Washington?

  • MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington (2.4 miles from Washington)
  • Medstar Washington Hospital Center (DNU) in Washington
  • MedStar Health Georgetown University Hospital in Washington (2.4 miles from Washington)
  • AccentCare – Northeast Hospice in Washington (4.4 miles from Washington)
  • Medstar Washington Hospital Center in Washington (2.6 miles from Washington)

Locating Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Washington

In Washington, facilities like MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Medstar Washington Hospital Center (DNU) and MedStar Health Georgetown University Hospital , all offer PICU departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Georgetown (zip code 20418), Dupont Circle (zip code 20036) and Chinatown (zip code 20055) neighborhoods.

These are near to zip codes: 20007 (2.4 miles).

Washington Hospitals With PICU Departments

There are 1 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have PICU nurses in Washington. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling PICU nurse position in or nearby Washington.

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Departments
Medical Surgical Oncology Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Telemetry
Address
3800 Reservoir Rd NW
Washington, DC 20007
Nearby Neighborhoods
Georgetown (20418), Dupont Circle (20036), Chinatown (20055), Capitol Hill (20540), East Washington Heights (20019)
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.