RN PICU

Registered Nurse (RN) PICU / PCICU Float Pool (Travel Contract)

Location: Oak Lawn & Park Ridge, Illinois 60453 Facility: Advocate Children's Hospital (ACH Enterprise)

About the Facility

• 300 Licensed Beds

• Level I Trauma Center

• Teaching Hospital

• Certified Chest Pain & Stroke Center

• Pediatric specialty care across multiple campuses

Unit Overview (PICU / PCICU)

• 1923 Bed Pediatric ICU

• Average Census: 1518 patients/day

• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 2:1

• Patient Population:

  • Respiratory conditions

  • Congenital heart disease

  • Hematology/Oncology

  • Post-operative care

  • Trauma cases

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality critical care to pediatric patients

• Manage ventilators, drips, and post-op recovery

• Collaborate with intensivists and multidisciplinary teams

• Maintain accurate documentation using EPIC

• Float as needed within pediatric units

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of PICU experience

• Active Illinois RN License

• BLS & PALS Certification (Required)

• NRP (Preferred)

• First-time travelers accepted

Support & Staffing

• Charge Nurse available on every shift

• CNA support for patient care & room turnover

• Respiratory Therapy (RT) 24/7

• Hospitalist & Intensivist coverage 24/7

• IV/VAT Team available

• Phlebotomy services in-house

• Telemetry monitoring when needed

Technology & Equipment

• EMR: EPIC

• IV Pumps: Alaris

• Medication Dispensing: Pyxis

• Patient Monitoring: Med Sonic

Floating

• May float to:

  • NICU

  • General Pediatrics

Scheduling & Shift Details

• Shift: Night Shift (7:00 PM 7:00 AM)

• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend

• Holiday Requirement: 75% of holidays

• Schedule Cycle: 6 weeks

• RTO: Requires Resource Team approval

Orientation

• New Employee Orientation (NEO)

• 2 days unit-specific orientation (PICU/PCICU)

Additional Info

• Scrub Color: Navy

• Free onsite parking

• Unit Culture: Collaborative, supportive, and team-oriented