Travel RN - Pediatric ICU

Travel RN - Pediatric ICUAmerican TravelerPeoria, Illinois, United StatesPosition status: OpenAssignment type: travelShift: NightsLength (weeks): 13Openings: 1$2,527.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican 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.DetailsAcute 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 1:3-4Common diagnoses include cerebral palsy, chromosomal disorders, gastric anomalies, metabolic disorders, spinal muscular atrophy, and premature birth, with many trach/vent patientsUses EPIC EMR12-hour night shifts (1900-0700), no rotation, with block scheduling availableWeekend requirement of every other or every third weekend (Fri/Sat for nights)Holiday coverage required on a rotation basisNo call or standby requirementsFloating not typical, but possible to PICU at Children's HospitalCharge nurse available 24/7 and takes a patient assignmentPCTs 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 24/7RNs manage trach/vent patients and provide all respiratory therapy treatments using pulse ox, LTV, and Trilogy 100 ventilatorsRequirementsActive IL RN license requiredBLS and PALS certification (AHA) requiredMinimum 1 year of Pediatric ICU experience requiredEPIC EMR experience preferredAdditional InformationProvide direct nursing care to medically complex pediatric patients in a home-like environmentNurses are responsible for preparing and administering medications as there is no on-site pharmacyAny scrub color accepted, no strict dress codeUnit-specific orientation consists of two 12-hour shiftsFacility does not require COVID vaccinationCandidates with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility are eligible for a local ratePassion for caring for children with complex medical needs is highly valuedHours per week: 36Hours per shift: 12