Interested in pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) travel nursing jobs? AMN Healthcare staffs PICU nurses at leading children’s hospitals and other medical facilities across the country. Travel RNs will gain first-hand experience with advanced patient care with a PICU nursing job in one of our exclusive facilities. Search high-paying travel jobs below.
We offer an extensive selection of high paying PICU travel nurse jobs at top performing healthcare facilities. Choose from a strong network of healthcare partners across the nation including:
AMN Healthcare simplifies your job search by listing the top paying PICU nurse travel jobs in great cities throughout the United States. Live and work where you want to. Find exclusive travel nursing jobs in beautiful cities including:
PICU departments desperately need travel nurses that meet all of the necessary travel nursing requirements. As a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit travel nurse, you can earn up to $3,684 per week.
Check out the current highest paying PICU travel nurse job in Illinois: This Registered Nurse – Pediatric Intensive Care - PICU position earns $3,684 per week, with a start date of October 13, 2025. This assignment is located in Springfield.
Our travel nurse jobs include a housing stipend and a personal housing account executive will ensure your housing preferences are met and you are happy before moving. For more details about salary, contact a recruiter or check here for a few nurse travel jobs that are starting the soonest and apply today:
Each state, as well as the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), has its own nursing license requirements. However, healthcare systems prefer nurses to have at least one year of experience in a clinical setting under their belt to be considered for a position.
Find nursing license information for all 50 states including:
Yes! That is one of the benefits of travel nursing. Travel nursing allows you to remain flexible and take time off of working between assignments. However, to remain eligible for benefits provided by AMN Healthcare, you must begin an assignment within 25 days of your last assignment. For more information, contact your recruiter.
A PICU nurse can make an average of $2,408 per week in the US, but every state is very different.
The top paying nurse positions currently include jobs like:
Travel nurses are in high demand in cities throughout the nation. Apply for travel PICU nurse jobs in Oakland, Santa Clara, and Downey and other popular destination spots where the work/life balance is at its highest!
Here are some of the best PICU travel nursing jobs that start soon. Don't miss out on the opportunities below, contact your recruiter today!
| Start Date | Weekly Salary | Cities with Highest Paying Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2025 | $1,940 - $2,138 /per week* | Registered Nurse – Pediatric Intensive Care - PICU in Harlingen, TX |
| October 1, 2025 | $2,132 - $2,350 /per week* | Registered Nurse – Pediatric Intensive Care - PICU in Morgantown, WV |
| October 6, 2025 | $2,711 - $3,684 /per week* | Registered Nurse – Pediatric Intensive Care - PICU in Springfield, IL |
| October 6, 2025 | $2,078 - $2,290 /per week* | Registered Nurse – Pediatric Intensive Care - PICU in Grand Rapids, MI |
| October 6, 2025 | $1,643 - $1,811 /per week* | Registered Nurse – Pediatric Intensive Care - PICU in Asheville, NC |
*Estimate of weekly 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 your recruiter for additional details.
Flexibility that Blends into Your Lifestyle
Pediatric intensive care unit nursing jobs involve caring for pediatric patients in hospital intensive care units. In addition to providing patient care and monitoring vitals, PICU nurses communicate with families on the status of patients and educate families on treatment.
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