Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - $1,950 per week in Rapid City, SD

Registered Nurse (RN) | Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Location: Rapid City, SD
Agency: GQR Healthcare
Pay: $1,950 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with GQR Healthcare to find a qualified PICU RN in Rapid City, South Dakota, 57701!

• General Information
  • Beds: 15 bed Pediatric Unit; 5 Bed PICU
  • Experience required: 1.5 years general nursing experience (system requirement)
  • Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes, only if greater than 2 years of experience (system requirement)
• Patient Types:
  • Will work through both Gen Peds and PICU
  • Pediatrics: Patients 0-18 years of age and adult overflow (stable medical – s/p appendectomy, s/p cholecystectomy, cellulitis, etc.). The diagnosis of these patients varies from respiratory illness, diabetes, septicemia, cellulitis, hyperbilirubinemia, neglect/abuse, mental health, trauma, neurology, and general surgeries. The general surgeries may include ear/nose/throat, gastrointestinal, urological, orthopedics, neurosurgery, and trauma.
  • Advanced Care Pediatrics: Patients 0-18 years of age requiring critical or intensive care services. The most common disease entities you may care for in our Advanced Care Pediatrics Unit include but are not limited to:?acute and chronic respiratory insufficiency, circulatory failure, infectious diseases leading to major organ system dysfunction, endocrine and metabolic disorders, neurologic diseases, toxic ingestions/exposures, trauma, hematologic and oncologic disease.
• Patient Ratios:
  • RN –
    • General Pediatrics - 1:5
    • Advanced Care Pediatrics: 1:1-2
• Required Certifications:
  • RN: BLS, PALS, NIHSS
    • NRP is not  required
• Required Education:
  • Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing; Registered Nurse (RN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing
• Skills required:
  • Physical assessment of patients, ages 0 – Adult
  • Evaluate patient symptoms and associated vital signs
  • Administer medications as prescribed
  • Educate patients and families on plan of care
  • Proficient use of EPIC charting system
  • PICU experience – ability to titrate drips and care for the mechanically ventilated patient.
• Support on the Unit:
  • CNA (Ratio: 1:5)
  • Charge nurse: 1 charge nurse covers both units – free floating
  • Phlebotomy? RNs and Nurse Aids draw their own labs
  • IV/VAT Team? RNs start their own IVs and have Ultrasound available for difficult IVs.
  • Resource Nurse: Nurse Clinician/Nurse Educator
  • Case Management and Social Work
  • RT: Yes
  • Hospitalist: Yes, with Pediatric APP support
  • Additional Support: Pediatric Pharmacy, Pediatric Social Work and Case Management
• Charting System/Equipment:
  • EPIC
  • Omnicell
• Floating: If yes, where?
  • NICU – 30 bed – feeder/growers – 1:3 ratios
• Orientation: (facility and unit)
  • 1 day facility orientation to include online and in person training
  • 2 days unit orientation with preceptor
• Scheduling:
  • Weekend rotation: Every other
  • Will they be on call? If so, what is that schedule? May be placed on low census/on call
  • Holiday Expectations: All
  • Approval of time off? Only if pre-approved
• Other notes:
  • Culture: At home feeling, traveler friendly, Learn and Grow culture
  • Scrub Color: Navy
  • Free Parking? Yes, in parking garage 

About GQR Healthcare

Join GQR Healthcare, where your expertise and dedication are valued and make a real impact. We are a leading healthcare staffing provider, specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top healthcare systems nationwide. Whether you're seeking an assignment in a bustling city or want to spend your free time by the beach, we offer a wide range of roles that match your career goals and lifestyle.

At GQR Healthcare, we prioritize your professional growth and work-life balance by providing a streamlined recruitment process, rapid response support, and placements that align with your skills and preferences. Our commitment to fostering positive workplace cultures ensures you thrive in environments where your contributions enhance patient outcomes and team dynamics.

Take the next step in your career with GQR Healthcare and be part of a team that values your expertise and supports your success.

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