Registered Nurse - Pediatric

Job Details

Top 10 Diagnosis/Procedures: General medical-surgical. Chronic complex care patients. Specialties include renal/nephrology, post-operative spinal fusion, telemetry. Medical surgical patients include: asthma, bronchiolitis (NP suction, oxygen delivery from face mask, NC, up to HFNC on pathway), pneumonia, FTT, chronic-complex cerebral palsy/developmental delay (typical chronic complex patient is resident of pediatric skilled nursing facility w CP, developmental delay, impaired mobility, GT fed, admitted for viral illness/dehydration). GI patients with short-gut/Crohn's, overflow medical patients w mental health/SI (post suicide attempt/pharm-ingestion, typical acetadote continuous infusion post tylenol over dose), common post-surgical care patients includ tonsill/aden, appendectomy, GT placement/takedown.Any special procedure done on the unit? Telemetry, strict I/O, lab monitoring, Drains

Feeding Tubes (NG/GT/PEG)

Gastric decompression tubes (Salem sump) to suction/gravity

PCA Pumps

PICC/Central Lines

Port-A-Cath/Vascula Device Access/Care

Syringe Pumps

Traction/Halo/Pin Care

Wound Vac. Suction/Oxygen delivery. Trach care. Intermittent chest tube management,Common Equipment: Chest Tube Set-up/Care

CPAP/BiPap

Trach CareApplicable Line Management/Equipment: Drains

Feeding Tubes

PCA Pumps

PICC/Central Lines

Port-A-Cath/Vascula Device Access/Care

Syringe Pumps

Traction/Halo/Pin Care

Wound Vac

large volume and syringe IV pumps, Kangaroo pumps, vein finder, bladder scanner, POC blood glucose monitorWhat areas require floating? Other General Care/Med-Surg areas: general med-surg, Neuroscience, HemOnc, inpatient rehab, overflow, medical-psychiatric (med-surg unit)What's the length of time of orientation? 1 administrative edu day, 2 orientation shifts with RNWhat is the orientation process? 1 week upon arrival

will schedule EMR class in addition to the 1 week.Please list any orientation requirements that have to be completed prior to start: BBP, med testThis outstanding Pediatric Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.Basic telemetry interpretation, we have a VAT team for difficult IV access but bedside RN with strong IV insertion skills strongly encouraged. No PICC line insertion certification needed, however, previous PICC line care/management preferred

Benefits

At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

Required Qualifications

Registered Nurse, Pedi Licenses: RN(Compact Accepted) 2 years minimum of experience FLU required, NO EXEMPTIONS

Preferred Qualifications

BSN is preferred. trach care and suctioning/vent Strong PCA pump

About Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.