Planet Healthcare is hiring: PICU | RN in Omaha

Overview

PICU Registered Nurse Jobs – Locum Tenens Travel Nursing Opportunity in Omaha, Nebraska. Advance your nursing career as a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse in Omaha, NE 68114. This locum tenens travel nursing job offers the chance to work in a top-rated Level II trauma center, providing high-quality pediatric critical care. Join our healthcare team and make a meaningful impact on children’s lives while exploring all that Omaha has to offer.

PICU RN Job Details

• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2,250 - $2,310 per week
• Employment Type: Locum tenens (Travel contract)
• Location: Omaha, Nebraska 68114
• Unit: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• Shift: Night shifts, 3x12-hour (19:00 - 07:00)
• Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 10/20/2025 – End: 1/19/2026)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Facility: 32-bed PICU, Level II trauma center
• Patient Ratios: 1:2 (day/night/weekend)
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Floating: Required (to NICU, CCU, or Med/Surg as needed)

PICU Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience, with at least 1 year in a large pediatric hospital PICU
• Experience with ventilator management, intubation, and sedation
• Servo vent experience required
• Level II trauma experience required; Level I trauma experience preferred
• Diploma, Associates, or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of nursing
• Current valid Nebraska RN license or RN Compact license
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification through AHA
• Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification
• Certified Pediatric Nurse or Certified Critical Care Nurse certification preferred
• Experience with EPIC charting system preferred
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)
• First-time travel nurses are welcome

PICU Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide expert pediatric critical care to patients with complex medical and surgical needs (respiratory, trauma, neuro, non-cardiac)
• Manage ventilators, intubation, sedation, and advanced airway procedures
• Float to NICU, CCU, or Med/Surg units as needed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including IV, respiratory, physical therapy, and pharmacy
• Maintain accurate documentation using EPIC electronic health records
• Participate in weekend coverage and rapid response situations
• Follow infection control and PPE protocols

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions. We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded. We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.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.