Description

American Traveler is hiring a Pediatric ICU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment at a pediatric specialty unit requiring at least 1 year of PICU experience and an active IL RN license.

Details

• Acute care setting in a 12-bed, all-private-room Pediatric ICU specializing in medically complex children (Almost Home Kids unit)
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3-4
• Common diagnoses include cerebral palsy, chromosomal disorders, gastric anomalies, metabolic disorders, spinal muscular atrophy, and premature birth, with many trach/vent patients
• Uses EPIC EMR
• 12-hour night shifts (1900-0700), no rotation, with block scheduling available
• Weekend requirement of every other or every third weekend (Fri/Sat for nights)
• Holiday coverage required on a rotation basis
• No call or standby requirements
• Floating not typical, but possible to PICU at Children's Hospital
• Charge nurse available 24/7 and takes a patient assignment
• PCTs staffed on the unit (2 from 0700-2300, 1 from 2300-0700)
• APN coverage in house M-F 0800-1700 with Medical Director and on-call physicians available 24/7
• RNs manage trach/vent patients and provide all respiratory therapy treatments using pulse ox, LTV, and Trilogy 100 ventilators

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• BLS and PALS certification (AHA) required
• Minimum 1 year of Pediatric ICU experience required
• EPIC EMR experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care to medically complex pediatric patients in a home-like environment
• Nurses are responsible for preparing and administering medications as there is no on-site pharmacy
• Any scrub color accepted, no strict dress code
• Unit-specific orientation consists of two 12-hour shifts
• Facility does not require COVID vaccination
• Candidates with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility are eligible for a local rate
• Passion for caring for children with complex medical needs is highly valued