Travel RN - Pediatric ICU

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Pediatric ICU RN with active NJ or Compact license and 2+ years of PICU critical care experience for a night shift assignment. Requirements Active NJ or Compact RN license required BLS and PALS certifications required; NRP preferred Minimum 2 years of PICU critical care experience required, with 1 year of cardiac experience strongly preferred Prior travel nursing experience required Skilled in IV therapy, central/PICC line management, and blood product administration Experience with ventilator management, airway care, and respiratory support (BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, ETT/NT suctioning, tracheostomy care) Experience with renal care including peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis management Proficient in administration of anti-seizure medications, antiarrhythmics, sedation, and vasopressors Experience with pediatric dosage calculations and use of the Broselow system Experience assisting with lumbar punctures and managing hydrocephalus/VP shunts Telemetry monitoring experience required EPIC charting experience required Teaching hospital and charge nurse experience preferred Responsibilities 19-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit supporting critical care patients with variable acuity and stepdown capability Patient population includes infants, adolescents, and pediatric patients PICU ratios of 1:1-2, with potential floating to stepdown (1:3), pediatrics (1:4-5), or NICU (1:2-3) based on skillset Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00-7:30) Every other weekend required EPIC EMR experience required Floating required within skillset as needed based on census and acuity Navy blue scrubs required Provide critical care nursing to pediatric patients with variable acuity in a high-acuity PICU setting Unit is part of a nationally recognized Children's Heart Center and supports both cardiac and medical/surgical ICU populations with 24/7 intensivist-led coverage Must work 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 holidays per unit needs Facility may call off up to 1 shift per 2-week period First-time travelers will not be considered for this role Local candidates accepted at the same rate as travelers Former employees of the health system must be separated for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler Benefits High Pay and Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options 401(k) Plan Weekly Payroll Deposit Free Online CEUs Job ID: P-759806 Open Positions: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr American Traveler