Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Albany, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/25/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel PICU RN
Company: Fusion Medical Staffing
Location: Facility in Albany, NY
Job DetailsFusion Medical Staffing is seeking a skilled PICU RN for a 13 week travel assignment in Albany, NY. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of patients while enjoying competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the support of a dedicated clinical team.
Required Qualifications:- One year of recent experience as a PICU RN
- Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations
- Current BLS (AHA/ARC) Certification
- PALS (AHA/ARC) or ENPC certification
Preferred Qualifications:- ACLS (AHA/ARC) Certification
- CCRN Certification
- Other certifications and licenses may be required for this position
Summary:The PICU Registered Nurse provides advanced specialized care to critically ill infants, children, and adolescents in high acuity settings. This role includes comprehensive patient assessment, implementing complex care plans, administering treatments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. The position requires strong pediatric critical care skills, advanced clinical judgment, excellent communication, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and professional ethics in pediatric intensive care.
Essential Work Functions:- Explain procedures and treatments to pediatric patients and their families to ensure understanding, cooperation, and emotional support during critical situations
- Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved pediatric nursing techniques and protocols
- Prepares and operates advanced medical equipment, including ventilators, central line setups, and hemodynamic monitors, while assisting physicians during treatments and examinations
- Continuously observes and evaluates patient conditions, records significant findings, and promptly notifies physicians of critical changes or adverse reactions to treatments
- Monitors and interprets vital signs and other clinical data to detect deviations from normal, initiating rapid interventions when necessary
- Responds to life-saving situations based upon pediatric nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols specific to intensive care
- Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient and family, as prescribed by a physician and/or hospital policy
- Document all relevant history and physical assessments for assigned patients accurately in medical records
- Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice
- Adhere to hospital safety protocols, infection control guidelines, and regulatory standards
Required Essential Skills:- Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills
- The ability to read, write, & communicate in the English language is required
- Ability to read/comprehend written instructions, follow verbal instructions, and proficiency in PC skills
- Physical Abilities - Remain in a stationary position, move about, move equipment (50-100lbs), pushing, pulling, bending
- Interpersonal Skills - To work effectively with a variety of personnel (professional and ancillary) to present a positive attitude and professionalism
- Technical/Motor Skills - Ability to grasp, fine manipulation, pushing/pulling and able to move about when assisting with procedures and/or using department equipment.
- Mental Requirements - Must be able to cope with frequent contact with the general public, customers, and meeting deadlines under pressure. Must be able to work under close supervision occasionally as well as working without assistance from other personnel. Must be able to contend with irregular activity schedules occasionally and continuous concentration to detail
- Sensory - Visual acuity, ability to effectively communicate.
Benefits Include:- Highly competitive pay for travel professionals
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with first day coverage
- Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1560 hours
- Life and Short-term disability offered
- 401(k) matching
- Aggressive Refer-a-friend Bonus Program
- 24/7 recruiter support
- Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs
Why Choose Fusion?At Fusion Medical Staffing, our goal is to improve the lives of everyone we touch, and we're always looking for people like you to join our mission. Your passion for helping others deserves a partner just as committed to supporting you — that’s why we offer day one insurance, $0 copay for mental health services, scholarships and awards, exclusive discounts, and more. From your personal recruiter to our clinical and traveler experience teams, we’re here to guide and celebrate you along your journey. You take care of others; we take care of you.
Other Duties Disclaimer:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned. This job description is not a comprehensive list of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job and is subject to change at any time with or without notice.
Start your rewarding career as a Travel PICU RN with Fusion Medical Staffing and join our mission to improve lives. Apply now!
*Fusion is an EOE/E-Verify Employer
Fusion Medical Staffing - Nursing Job ID #1761778. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing
With a mission to improve the lives of everyone we touch, Fusion Medical Staffing connects healthcare travelers to opportunities in the locations they've always dreamed of living. Our recruiters act as your co-pilots to support you in your next step – no matter what, where and when. This traveler-first mentality ensures you're in charge of your own destiny, but with the tools you need to succeed. Regardless if you’re a first-time traveler or an established road warrior, you get to choose the best position that not only fits your unique personality but also your personal and professional needs.
As a medical traveler, you’ll get to meld your career with personal life experiences, make informed decisions and the freedom to control your career. Competitive compensation packages and opportunities to learn new skills are among some of the perks being a medical traveler with Fusion Medical Staffing. Not to mention you get to explore new cities, take adventures, meet new people, and create memories that last a lifetime.
We are not just a place to find your next opportunity, but where you'll love to work. We've won awards for our ethical business practices, lasting community impact, and commitment to being an incredible place to work.
Benefits
- Benefits start day 1
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Referral bonus
- Mileage reimbursement
- License and certification reimbursement
- Weekly pay
- Cancelation protection
- Guaranteed Hours
- Employee assistance programs
- Continuing Education
