PICU Registered Nurse (RN) | Pediatric Critical Care | Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN
Join a highly respected pediatric critical care team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of critically ill children and their families. We are seeking experienced PICU Registered Nurses for an exciting 11-week assignment supporting leading pediatric critical care units across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area.
This is an exceptional opportunity for nurses with strong pediatric intensive care experience who thrive in fast-paced, high-acuity environments and are passionate about delivering outstanding patient care.
Assignment Details
Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
Location: Minneapolis & St. Paul, Minnesota
Contract Length: 11 Weeks
Start Date: August 24, 2026
Openings: 9
Schedule: 48 Hours per Week
Shift Length: 12 Hours
Shift Options:
Straight Days
Straight Nights
Weekends: Every Other Weekend Required
On-Call: None
Charting System: Epic
Compensation & Benefits
Up to $3,960 Weekly Pay Package
Weekly pay
Housing and meal stipends available for eligible travelers
Overtime opportunities available
Dedicated recruiter support throughout your assignment
Position Overview
As a PICU RN, you will provide specialized, family-centered care to critically ill infants, children, and adolescents. Working alongside an interdisciplinary healthcare team, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver comprehensive nursing care to pediatric critical care patients
Care for pre-operative and immediate post-operative surgical patients
Manage pediatric trauma patients and complex critical care cases
Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary teams
Monitor patient conditions and respond effectively to changes in clinical status
Educate and support patients and families throughout treatment and recovery
Perform independent nursing functions and delegated medical functions within scope of practice
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic
Qualifications
Required Education
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Required Licensure & Certifications
Active Minnesota RN License
BLS Certification
PALS Certification
Required Experience
Candidates must meet one of the following experience requirements:
PICU Experience
Minimum 2 years of PICU nursing experience, including:
Pre-operative pediatric surgical patients
Immediate post-operative PICU patients
Pediatric trauma patients
OR
Pediatric CVICU Experience
Minimum 2 years of Pediatric CVICU experience with demonstrated competency caring for:
Pre-operative cardiac surgery patients
Immediate post-operative cardiac surgery patients
Pre- and post-cardiac procedural patients
Patient Ratios
Typical nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:1 to 1:2
Floating Requirements
This position supports pediatric critical care services across Minneapolis and St. Paul locations. Nurses may float between facilities based on patient care needs; however, every effort is made to keep clinicians at one location during their scheduled shift whenever possible.
Interview Process
Phone interview with the Unit Manager
Dress Code
Royal blue scrub bottoms
Kid-friendly scrub top
Why Apply?
This assignment offers the opportunity to work with a skilled pediatric critical care team in a collaborative environment that values clinical expertise, compassionate care, and positive patient outcomes. If you're ready to bring your PICU experience to a leading pediatric healthcare setting, we encourage you to apply today.
How to Apply:
Email: kopeacoc@amergis.com
Phone: (813) 462-3550
AMERGIS Job ID: #1181883
The Pediatric ICU/CCU RN is a member of the Critical Care Department and manages patients with multi- system failure and a variety of life-threatening illnesses. The Pediatric ICU/CCU nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for assigned patients and is responsible to the Clinical Manager or client facility designee.
Minimum Requirements:
Current RN license in good standing in state of practice
One year recent experience in ICU, CCU, PICU, NICU or emergency medicine required
Successful completion of Amergis Staffing Solutions testing process
Prefers evidence of ACLS, PALS, NRP certification
Shows evidence of CEU requirements for the state of practice
Demonstrates the ability to assume a leadership role in a crisis situation
Demonstrates clinical competence specific to intensive care
Demonstrates the ability to work with patient growth and development needs across the specific unit of assignment
Demonstrates ability to work in a team environment
Demonstrates a full range of body motion in a regular performance of duties on a daily basis
Must be able to work with frequent interruptions
1-3 years complex job related experience
PALS, BLS, and ACLS, as required.
Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Category: Nursing
Job Function: Nursing | RN | RN - PICU
Job Type: Travel
Setting: Healthcare Facilities
Position Type: Healthcare
Office Number: 0675
Contract Duration: 11
Pay Rate: $3968 / Week
Date Posted: 2026-08-03T17:41:59
