RN - PICU

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Traveler RNWe are seeking an experienced and compassionate Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Traveler RN to join our team. This position is ideal for a candidate who has worked with high-acuity pediatric patients and is familiar with a variety of critical care conditions and interventions. You will provide care in a pediatric setting, handling a range of conditions such as respiratory distress, neuro-surgical needs, sepsis, and more.Key Responsibilities:Patient Care: Provide direct care for critically ill pediatric patients in a high-acuity setting, managing cardiorespiratory conditions, sedation infusions, and post-neurosurgical recovery.Ventilator Management: Work with hospital and home ventilators, including settings and adjustments as needed. Ventilator management expertise is required, including suctioning and airway management.Titration of Drips: Ability to titrate common medications (e.g., sedation agents such as Versed, Fentanyl, Precedex) and manage titratable drips effectively.Critical Patient Conditions: Provide care to patients with various critical conditions, including neurosurgical needs, epilepsy management, respiratory distress, and respiratory failure.Arterial and Central Line Management: Assist in the placement and monitoring of arterial and central lines.Team Collaboration: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care for critically ill pediatric patients.Emergency Support: Support resuscitation efforts in cases of adult patients requiring emergency assistance.Minimum Qualifications:Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a PICU or equivalent high-acuity pediatric setting. Pediatric ICU experience is essential.Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) – RequiredPALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – RequiredACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – PreferredSkills/Experience: Cardiorespiratory monitoring, including ventilator management.Management of patients on sedation infusions and titratable drips.Experience with complex pediatric neurological cases (e.g., seizure management, post-surgical recovery).Proficient with arterial lines, central lines, and other invasive monitoring tools.Able to handle pediatric patients in distress, including those with respiratory or sepsis issues.Working Conditions:Shifts: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, 36 hours per week with varied days.Contract Length: 10-13 weeks, with potential for extension based on performance and needs.Patient Population: Primarily pediatrics with occasional adult patients in the medical/surgical unit.If you are a dedicated and skilled RN looking to make a difference in the lives of critically ill children, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.