Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced PICU RN with a NM or compact RN license, pediatric ICU experience, and required certifications for a night shift travel assignment.

Details

• Position is in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) within a hospital
• Pediatric patient population with ratios ranging from 1:1 to 1:3, including holding Peds or SAC status patients
• 12-hour night shifts, three days per week, with weekend and on-call requirements as needed by the unit
• Floating between departments and local locations within 20 miles is required
• Epic EMR is used; experience is preferred

Requirements

• Active NM or compact RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications are required; BLS and PALS must be from AHA, American Health and Safety, or Red Cross
• Minimum two years of current experience in a 12+ bed PICU required
• Previous completion of at least one 13-week travel assignment in pediatrics required
• Pediatric CVICU experience is a plus
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required
• Pass/Fail onsite Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia test required during orientation; failure after two attempts will result in termination
• Candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates within 50 miles are not eligible
• Returning former permanent staff must have at least one year separation to be considered

Additional Information

• Provides direct nursing care including assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation
• Coordinates patient care in collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare team members
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments and documents per policy
• Assumes responsibility for supervision of LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel
• Must meet unit standards for population-specific education, protocols, and competency testing
• Team-oriented, flexible, and able to work in a fast-paced environment is required
• Holiday coverage may be required per unit needs
• Epic EMR system is used in the department
• First-time travelers are not eligible for this position