Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU (PICU) travel assignment in Wichita, KS, requiring a minimum of 1 year of current acute care PICU experience and active BLS and PALS certifications.

Details

• Located in the Pediatric ICU (PICU) of a Level II Trauma hospital
• 15-bed unit staffed with a multidisciplinary team including intensivists, RNs, respiratory therapists, desk techs, dietary, and case management
• Patient ratio of 2:1
• Uses general cardiac/respiratory (CR) monitoring equipment
• EMR: Meditech/CPN
• Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (12-hour shifts)
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active RN license — Kansas or Compact state license required
• Current BLS and PALS certifications (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
• Minimum 1 year of recent acute care PICU RN experience
• A US SSN and DOB are required for consideration
• One professional reference required (two required for candidates licensed in Florida or Missouri)
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Typical procedures include IV starts, blood draws, and TPT placements
• CRRT experience is preferred
• APHON certification is preferred
• Pediatric teaching hospital experience is preferred
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
• Candidates who work well under pressure in a teaching hospital environment are encouraged to apply