RN - PICU

Job Opportunity

Position: PICU RN

Shift Details:

• Type: Night shift
• Work Schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:00)
• Start Date: Must be available to start on November 30
• Requested Time Off: Maximum of 5 days, no holiday requests accepted
• First-time travelers: 2 years of experience required
• Call Requirement: No
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, every other weekend

Floating Requirements:

• Required to float to NICU and Pediatrics; a 6-hour orientation will be provided.

Certifications Required:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Documentation Requirements:

• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system is required.

Unit Overview:

This is a small unit within a community-based children's hospital associated with a comprehensive pediatric emergency receiving center and a level II pediatric trauma center. The unit provides intensivist care during the day, followed by mid-level providers (Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants) during the night. Patient and family-centered care is emphasized, with variable patient acuities ranging from very sick to stable. The unit typically experiences lower acuity levels compared to larger facilities.

Staffing and Patient Care Details:

• Average Daily Census: 3-4 patients in the summer; 7-8 patients in the winter.
• Number of Beds: 8
• Top Patient Diagnoses: Respiratory, trauma, suicide/overdose, neurological, infectious, endocrine, gastrointestinal, and occasional critical eating disorders.
• Common Interventions: High Flow Nasal Cannula, continuous nebulization, ventilator management, BiPAP, tracheostomy care, and various aspects of routine PICU care.

Job Expectations:

The traveler RN may be one of only two RNs on a shift, working alongside a core staff RN, and may not have immediate physician support typically found in larger academic facilities. Candidates should be comfortable working in both high-acuity and stable patient environments, with experience in a variety of pediatric nursing settings critical.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience in ventilation management and care for pediatric patients.
• Proficient in various essential nursing skills such as medication administration, hemodynamic monitoring, and central line management.
• Team-oriented with experience working independently in a fast-paced environment.

Thank you for your interest in this exciting opportunity to make a difference in pediatric healthcare.