Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $2,707 per week

ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

RN Position Job Notes:

Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.

Opportunity:

RN - PICU

Job Details:

• Work 3x12 hour shifts with day/night rotation from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Weekend requirement of 2 weekends in a 4-week schedule (Friday/Saturday/Sunday considered weekend shifts)
• Holiday work required as part of permanent staff holiday rotation schedule
• No call or standby requirements
• 2 years of PICU experience required (hard requirement)
• Must be comfortable taking adult patients when needed
• Required certifications: BLS and PALS
• Patient ratios: ICU 1:1-2, Stepdown 1:3
• Manage patients with congenital heart conditions, DKA, respiratory issues, neurosurgery, tracheostomies, ventilators, and G-tubes
• Required to titrate drips including sedation protocols and vasoactive drugs with doctor's orders
• Common drips include sedation medications (Fentanyl, Versed, Precedex), vasoactive drugs, TPN, and MIVF
• Floating required within children's units (L&D, NICU, and Acute Peds)
• Dress code: dark gray (pewter) scrubs
• Unit orientation includes EPIC training, NSO, competencies, equipment review, and 3 shifts with a mentor
• EPIC charting system used
• Maximum 2 shifts cancellation per 13-week contract

Facility:

This children's hospital features a 20-bed PICU with an average daily census of around 15 patients, providing specialized pediatric intensive care services. The facility operates as part of a women's and children's hospital with 24/7 in-house pediatrician coverage, residents, and advanced practice providers. The unit offers comprehensive care including a congenital heart program and advanced respiratory support with full respiratory therapy services managing ventilators, CPAP, and BiPAP equipment.

Location:

Morgantown, WV

Morgantown offers a vibrant college town atmosphere as home to West Virginia University, providing cultural amenities and recreational activities in a scenic mountain setting. The area combines small-town charm with university resources and is surrounded by beautiful Appalachian landscapes perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.

Adex Job ID #1109499. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC

ADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.

Benefits

• Referral bonus