Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU Float Pool position in Rochester, MN, requiring a minimum of 2 years of PICU experience and prior travel RN experience.

Details

• Position is in the Pediatric ICU (PICU) of a large hospital in Rochester, MN
• The PICU serves a diverse critically ill pediatric population including medical, surgical, trauma, orthopedic, cardiac, neurological, and pulmonary patients
• The unit is a designated pediatric liver, kidney, and bone marrow transplant unit, and cares for patients with congenital and complex multi-organ conditions
• Charting is performed using Epic
• 13-week contract, 36 hours per week, three 12-hour shifts per day
• Day/night rotation with shifts running 0700–1930 and 1900–0730
• Every 3rd weekend required
• Floating is required as needed

Requirements

• Active MN RN license required — no pending licenses accepted
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ACEN or CCNE); if not accredited or if graduated more than 2 years ago, at least 1 year of RN experience in an applicable care setting is required
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA or American Red Cross, must not expire within 3 months of start date) and PALS
• CCRN and TCTCN certifications are strongly preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute nursing experience required
• Minimum 2 years of recent PICU RN experience required
• At least 1 year of travel RN experience required, or a minimum of 3 total completed travel assignments
• Level 1 trauma and intubated patient care experience required
• Solid organ transplant experience strongly preferred
• Date of birth (DOB) required for consideration

Additional Information

• The RN is responsible for coordinating nursing care including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care
• Responsibilities include planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients
• The RN delegates patient care based on skill level, experience, patient acuity, and available resources, and may serve in preceptor or informal leadership roles
• An ECG exam is required during orientation and must be passed to continue the assignment
• COVID vaccination and booster are required for eligibility
• Travelers who have previously been on assignment at this facility may work up to one calendar year from their initial start date, after which a 30–60 day break is required before returning