Travel RN - Pediatric ICU

Travel RN - Pediatric ICU

American Traveler

Columbia, Missouri, United States

Position ID: P-764053

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

$2,275.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Pediatric ICU position requiring 2+ years of PICU experience and BLS/PALS certification.

Details

• General Pediatric ICU setting
• Patient ratio of 1:2-3
• Night shift, 3x12 hours, 19:00-7:30
• Blocked schedules available: Fri/Sat/Sun or Sat/Sun/Mon
• Schedule will fit the needs of the unit, including rotating shifts
• Cerner charting system preferred but not required
• Mandatory floating required, including Patient Observer/Sitter duties across the organization
• On-call availability required

Requirements

• Active MO or Compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• BLS and PALS certifications required
• TNCC certification preferred but not required
• Minimum 2 years of PICU experience required
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and administration of blood and blood products
• Experience with arterial line management, central line care, and PICC line management
• Proficient in pediatric dosage calculations and administration of emergency medications including antiarrhythmics and IV vasopressors
• Respiratory skills required including ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, ABG interpretation, and tracheostomy care
• Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and telemetry monitoring
• Ability to ambulate, reach, and move objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs

Additional Information

• Care for critically ill pediatric patients in a fast-paced ICU environment
• Facility operates 24/7, 365 days a year, requiring flexibility for rotating shifts and inclement weather coverage
• Required to work at least 50% of holidays occurring during the contract
• Maximum RTO of 10 days, with none permitted during the first week due to orientation
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Travelers residing within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible for consideration
• Travelers residing 51-74 miles away may be offered at a local rate
• Routine contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses should be expected
• Non-billable training modules (4-6 hours) completed during orientation and annually

Hours per week: 36

Hours per shift: 12