Description

American Traveler is seeking a PICU RN with at least 2 years of experience and current BCLS and PALS certifications for a night shift assignment in an acute care setting.

Details

• Work in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) of an acute care hospital
• Patient ratios: PICU 1:2, pediatric floor 1:4, ventilated patients typically 1:1
• Night shifts (3x12 hours), 19:00–07:00
• No on-call required
• Every other weekend required
• Charting is done in Cerner
• Floating within scope may include NICU and Pediatrics
• Support staff includes CNAs and a medical clerk; charge nurse does not carry a patient load
• Block scheduling is available

Requirements

• Active AK RN license required; compact license accepted at sign-on with proof of AK license application
• Minimum 2 years of PICU nursing experience required
• Current BCLS and PALS certifications required
• Cultural sensitivity to the Native population required
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Local candidates within 100 miles are not accepted
• Must be willing to wear navy scrubs

Additional Information

• Assignment length is 13 weeks
• Training or orienting new PICU nurses may occasionally be required
• No changes to contract (including RTO or schedule) once signed
• Facility is a Magnet designated hospital
• Free parking is available near the facility