PICU | RN Job at GHR Healthcare in Milwaukee

Overview

PICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Locum Tenens Travel Nursing Job in Milwaukee, WI. Advance your nursing career as a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse with this locum tenens travel RN opportunity at a leading teaching hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (53226). Join our healthcare team and provide expert clinical support to pediatric patients from neonates to young adults. Discover Milwaukee's vibrant city life, cultural attractions, and scenic lakefront parks while working in one of Wisconsin's top healthcare jobs.

Job Details – Milwaukee PICU RN Travel Contract

• Job Title: PICU Registered Nurse – Locum Tenens (Travel RN)
• Location: Milwaukee, WI 53226 (Wisconsin nursing jobs)
• Unit: PICU West 4
• Assignment Type: Locum tenens, travel nursing contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 6, 2025
• End Date: January 3, 2026
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:30 PM – 8:00 AM)
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend (Friday/Saturday/Sunday)
• Float Requirements: Float to all inpatient units including critical care, NICU, and Acute Care
• Charting System: EPIC (highly preferred)
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2100-$2250

PICU RN Qualifications

• Active Wisconsin or Compact RN license (Registered Nurse)
• Associate Degree or Certificate in Nursing required; BSN preferred
• Current AHA BLS and AHA PALS certifications
• Minimum 1 year of recent PICU experience
• Recent experience with trachs and vents required
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
• Ability to care for diverse pediatric populations: neurosurgical, trauma, medical/respiratory cases

PICU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients in a 44-bed surgical/trauma/medical PICU
• Manage patient ratios of 1:1–3 based on acuity
• Operate advanced equipment: oscillators, ICP monitoring, EVDs, CRRT
• Float to other inpatient units as needed
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams in a teaching hospital setting
• Maintain professional appearance and comply with hospital guidelines for scrubs, jewelry, tattoos, and hair
• Participate in weekend and holiday rotations

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:www.ghrhealthcare.com

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.