Description

American Traveler is hiring a Pediatric ICU RN for a shared staffing model between the Pediatric ICU and Pediatric Cardiac ICU, requiring PALS certification and NC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• 20-bed Pediatric ICU that is part of a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center
• Patient population includes trauma, general surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, ENT, oncology, solid organ transplant, burn, and various medical specialties
• 8 beds designated for specialized pediatric cardiac care
• Patient ratio of 1:2-3
• Flexibility required to work between the Pediatric ICU and Pediatric Cardiac ICU, located adjacent to one another
• Night shift schedule, 7:00pm-7:00am
• 3 shifts per week at 12 hours per shift
• Every other weekend required
• Every other holiday required
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or compact) required
• BLS certification required (AHA or ARC)
• PALS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required
• Nursing Diploma, ADN, or ASN from an accredited nursing school required
• BSN or MSN preferred

Additional Information

• Deliver competent clinical nursing care to pediatric ICU and cardiac ICU patients consistent with professional standards
• Coordinate and deliver patient care using the nursing process under the direction of the Nurse Manager/Director
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
• Perform bedside point-of-care testing as required by the patient care plan
• Participate in discharge planning and family/patient education
• Support unit goals and performance improvement activities