Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.
Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.
Job Title
Travel RN – Pediatric ICU (PICU), Nights
Location
Springfield, MO | Acute Care – Pediatric ICU
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite | Expected 36 hours/week
Key Responsibilities
- Utilize the nursing process to perform direct patient care activities for all age groups, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation across a 12-bed PICU
- Monitor and manage patients with complex conditions including trauma, burn, neurosurgery, pediatric surgery, respiratory illness, sepsis, endocrinology, hematology/oncology, and orthopedics
- Maintain patient ratios per acuity: ICU status 2:1, intubated patients 1:1, pediatric status 3:1
- Coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes and comfort
- Float to NICU, pediatric medical floor, or Peds ED as determined by patient volumes
- Flu vaccination or facility-approved exemption is required for all travelers from November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted
Required Qualifications
- Current RN license — must meet eligibility criteria for licensure in the state of Missouri or currently hold Missouri RN licensure
- BLS and PALS certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA) only
- TNCC certification required
- Minimum 2 years of PICU experience
- Ventilator competency required
- At least 1 year of post-orientation experience
- Night shift orientation takes place on day shift; candidate must be available the entire orientation week
- Weekend hours required as determined by the facility
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with EPIC EMR
- Experience caring for trauma, burn, or neurosurgical pediatric patients
- Flexible team player comfortable working across multiple pediatric care settings
Why Join Us
- Work within a nationally recognized acute care facility that holds a Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center designation, Level 2 Stroke Center certification, and a strong CMS Star Rating
- Springfield, MO offers a vibrant community with attractions including a nationally acclaimed wildlife museum and aquarium, local breweries, restaurants, and cultural landmarks
Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #781098. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - PICU
About Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.
The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.
Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.
Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others
