Travel Registered Nurse PICU Job at Healthforce in Rochester, NY

Overview Registered Nurse – PICU (Pediatric Cardiac Care Center) in Rochester, NY. Start date: 08/03/2026. 13-week travel assignment with a weekly pay range of $2,241–$2,362 and rotating 12-hour shifts (days/evenings/nights). The role supports a Pediatric Cardiac Care Center (PCCC), the only pediatric cardiac care center in Western NY, caring for infants through young adults with complex congenital or acquired cardiac conditions. On-call/callback and unit-based charging needs may apply.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,241–$2,362 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour rotating schedules (D/E/N)
• Start date: 08/03/2026
• Setting: Pediatric Cardiac Care Center, PICU, telemetry-enabled care
• On-call/callback required; charge per unit needs

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for pediatric cardiac patients in the PICU, including routine and emergent assessment, monitoring, and intervention.
• Manage telemetry monitoring, respond to rhythm changes, and escalate to the multidisciplinary team as needed.
• Administer medications and vasoactive infusions per physician orders, monitor for adverse effects, and document care accurately.
• Collaborate with cardiology, surgical teams, respiratory therapy, and other disciplines to implement and adjust care plans.
• Educate families and caregivers, prepare for procedures, and participate in discharge planning and care coordination.
• Ensure compliance with unit protocols, patient safety standards, and accurate charting for all shifts, including on-call situations.

Requirements

• Current RN licensure in New York (NY License ONLY)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience with pediatric cardiac care preferred
• Pediatric Cardiac Care experience required; telemetry proficiency
• Certifications: BLS, PALS, ACLS (American Heart Association); NIHSS
• Ability to work a 3x12 rotating shift schedule (days/evenings/nights) and participate in on-call/callback as needed

Benefits and Support

• Assignment support throughout the travel duration, including credentialing and scheduling coordination
• Rotation-based scheduling with on-call responsibilities as unit needs dictate
• Continuous access to clinical resources and multidisciplinary teamwork in a specialized pediatric cardiac setting
• Opportunity for extension or additional assignments within the Healthforce network

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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