Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pediatric Intermediate Care position on the 3C IMCU/PICU unit, requiring PICU experience and Epic proficiency for a 13-week night shift contract.

Details

• Position is based in a 26-bed PICU / 13-bed IMCU unit at a pediatric hospital in Arkansas
• PICU patient population includes respiratory distress, CRRT, ECMO, post-arrest, trauma (blunt and penetrating), neuro, surgical post-ops, urology, ortho, ENT (trach revisions, occasional cleft lip/palate), burns (intubated and under 13 years), and new onset DKA
• IMCU patient population includes respiratory distress, DKA, chronic vents, trachs, and diagnoses stepped down from the PICU
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: PICU 1:1–2; IMCU 1:3–4
• CNA/PCT ancillary support available with 1–2 PCTs per shift; Advanced Practice providers present on both units
• PICU is staffed with Residents, Fellows, and Attending MDs; IMCU has Hospitalists until 11 PM, then Residents
• Equipment includes Pyxis with barcode scanning, pharmacy dose, GE Dash, Servo-I, and long-term vents (IMCU); in-house transport system available
• RNs and RTs co-manage ventilators
• EMR is Epic; experience is required
• 12-hour night shifts
• Schedule is manager/scheduler driven; every other weekend is required
• Floating to other units is required as needed
• Holiday coverage required as needed
• No on-call responsibilities

Requirements

• Active RN license in Arkansas (AR) or a valid Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS certification required; additional certifications (e.g., ACLS, TNCC) may be required based on unit assignment
• Minimum 2 years of PICU experience required; 2–5 years of clinical experience in the specialty preferred
• All IMCU candidates must have some PICU experience due to floating requirements
• Travel nursing experience preferred
• Proficiency with Epic EMR required
• At least one professional reference from within the last year required for consideration
• Specialty skills checklist required for consideration
• Must be nicotine-free

Additional Information

• Orientation consists of approximately 2–3 days, including specialty testing
• Child Life and Education specialists are actively involved in evaluating each patient for education needs during prolonged hospitalizations
• Up to 2 parents may remain at the bedside
• Facility dress code must be followed; details are available upon request
• Candidates must maintain a dependable and consistent schedule