Location & Practice Overview

Facility Type Hospital – Level I Trauma Center
Department Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
Practice Model Travel contract placement through staffing agency
Care Setting Inpatient high-acuity pediatric critical care
Geographic Context Albany, New York – Capital Region with access to Hudson River recreation and major Northeast corridors

Responsibilities

  • Perform continuous high-acuity monitoring and titration of vasoactive medications for critically ill pediatric patients.
  • Manage advanced ventilatory support and multi-system organ support while integrating family members into daily care plans.
  • Collaborate with pediatric intensivists, surgeons, respiratory therapists, and specialists during multidisciplinary rounds.
  • Document care accurately in the Epic electronic health record using pediatric-specific modules and barcode medication administration.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must bring recent, hands-on Pediatric Intensive Care experience and hold or be eligible for New York licensure.

Experience
Minimum 1 year of recent PICU nursing experience
License
New York State RN license or compact-eligible and willing to obtain
Required Certifications
BLS and PALS
Preferred Certifications
ACLS and NRP
Clinical Skills
Strong critical care assessment, ventilator management, and family-centered care

Compensation & Benefits

Pay combines a taxable hourly rate with non-taxable stipends; exact weekly totals are experience-based and confirmed by the recruiter.

  • Competitive taxable hourly rate plus non-taxable housing, meals, and travel stipends
  • Travel reimbursement provided
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options available
  • 401(k) with company match after eligibility period, short- and long-term disability coverage, and Employee Assistance Program

Schedule & Work Environment

Shift Length 12-hour shifts
Shift Options Days, nights, or rotating
Weekly Commitment 36–48 hours (full-time travel)
Call Minimal to none
EMR Epic with pediatric-specific modules

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

The unit cares for critically ill infants, children, and adolescents requiring intensive monitoring and multi-disciplinary intervention.

Age Range Neonates through adolescents
Common Diagnoses Post-operative cardiac recovery, severe respiratory distress, traumatic injuries, sepsis, and acute exacerbations of complex chronic conditions
Acuity Level High-acuity critical care requiring advanced ventilation and vasoactive support
Care Approach Family-centered model with on-site pediatric subspecialty consults

About OneStaff Medical

OneStaff Medical is a privately owned travel nurse and allied healthcare recruiting agency founded in 2010 and headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. The company places clinicians in assignments nationwide and maintains additional offices in Miamisburg, Ohio, and Clearwater, Florida. It has been recognized multiple times on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work For.

Founded 2010
Headquarters Omaha, Nebraska
Ownership Privately held
Focus Travel nursing and allied healthcare staffing

Frequently Asked Questions

Is housing arranged by the agency or provided only as a stipend?
OneStaff Medical offers housing stipends or direct placement options. Candidates should confirm preferred arrangements with their recruiter.
What support is available once the contract begins?
Travelers receive 24/7 recruiter support, clinical liaison access, and assistance with benefits enrollment throughout the assignment.
How is New York licensure handled for compact-state nurses?
A New York State license is preferred. The agency can assist candidates who hold a compact license and are willing to obtain New York licensure.
Can the 13-week contract be extended?
Extensions are possible based on unit needs and the traveler’s performance; start dates are coordinated around availability in the June/July 2026 window.

Travel Registered Nurse RN Pediatric Intensive Care Unit PICU in Albany, NY

This 13-week travel PICU assignment places an experienced pediatric critical-care nurse inside a Level I Trauma Center in New York’s Capital Region. The role centers on high-acuity monitoring of infants through adolescents recovering from cardiac surgery, managing advanced ventilation, and supporting families during multi-system illness. Clinicians work 12-hour day or night shifts within an Epic environment and collaborate daily with intensivists, respiratory therapists, and child-life specialists. OneStaff Medical coordinates credentialing, housing stipends, and benefits so the nurse can focus on the clinical demands of the unit. The contract offers flexibility for extension and a start window in mid-2026, giving qualified PICU nurses a structured opportunity to practice at a high-acuity pediatric facility while living in Albany.

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