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 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