Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - $2,196 per week in Lake Charles, LA

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Lake Charles
Posted on: January 14, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Location: Lake Charles, LA Agency: Gifted Healthcare Pay: $2,196 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 1/25/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Gifted Healthcare to find a qualified PICU RN in Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70601! The Gifted Healthcare Experience Gifted Healthcare is an award-winning travel nursing agency that offers nursing contracts at premier healthcare facilities across the United States. Gifted Healthcare believes in the power one person has to make a difference in a patient’s care, inspiring Gifted’s mission to help nurses thrive and advance their careers by providing exceptional job opportunities , day one benefits , and 24/7 support. Gifted Healthcare Top Perks Guaranteed Pay - With Guaranteed Pay, you’ll never have to worry about not getting paid if your shift gets canceled for low census. Contact your recruiter for complete details. Premium Overtime – You will receive 2x your hourly rate on travel assignments for all overtime hours worked (excluding local, PRN, CA, Govt assignments). Weekly Pay - We pay you weekly so you can focus on your career and your life. Responsibilities Pediatric Intensive Care RNs (PICU RNs) provide age-appropriate care to pediatric patients and consult with health care team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans. The PICU RN assists the physician during examination, treatment, and procedures, which can include life-saving situations. PICU RN job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Monitor patient’s vital signs, such as blood pressure, breathing, and heart rate Follow continuous cardiac and respiratory monitor readings, such as EKG tracings, O2 stats, CVP/arterial line waveforms Track urine output, change dressings, insert catheters, start IVs Administer infusion therapy, including IV fluids, antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, electrolytes Assist with the insertion or discontinuation of CV catheters, arterial lines, external ventricular drains, epidural catheters, and endotracheal tubes, Foleys 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Advocating for patients from diverse backgrounds and with different healthcare needs refines your patient advocacy skills, making you a more effective advocate in various healthcare settings. Connect with healthcare professionals nationwide, expanding your professional network. These connections can open doors to new career opportunities, collaborations, and lifelong friendships within the healthcare community. Embrace the nomadic lifestyle with pride, celebrating the uniqueness and diversity of each assignment. The sense of adventure and pride in being a healthcare nomad adds a distinctive dimension to your career. Managing assignments, travel logistics, and adapting to new environments requires effective time management. Travel nursing helps you hone your time management skills, a valuable asset in any healthcare setting. Travel nursing offers flexibility in terms of assignment duration and location. You can choose short-term or long-term assignments, and the flexibility allows for a better work-life balance. 24747766EXPTEMP

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