Emergency paediatric nurse

Details
Client Name

CJW MEDICAL CENTER CHIPPENHAM CAMPUS VA

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Nursing

Profession
Registered Nurse

Specialty

PICU

Job ID
38682322

Job Title
Registered Nurse - PICU

Weekly Pay
$2206.43

Shift Details
Shift

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Scheduled Hours
36

Job Order Details
Start Date
08/24/2026

End Date
11/23/2026

Duration
13 Week(s)

Job Description
Join Our Dynamic PICU Team!
Job Description:

• Location: Richmond, VA
• Shift: 07:00-19:00
• Contract Length: 91 Weeks
• Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Number of Positions Available: 2/3

Why You'll Love This Opportunity:

• Make a Difference: Provide compassionate, family-centered care to our little patients.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside pediatric hospitalists, PICU intensivists, and a dedicated team of pediatric respiratory therapists.
• Advanced Skills: Use your skills in caring for pediatric patients requiring mechanical ventilation, high-flow oxygen, and more.
• Hands-On Experience: Participate in procedures such as peripheral IV placement, central line management, and emergency stabilization.

Key Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience in a hospital setting (required).
• Active compact RN license at submission.
• Current BLS certification (required).
• Experience in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is essential.

Unit Specifics:

• Number of Beds: 10 beds in the combined Pediatrics/PICU unit.
• Patient Ratios: Based on patient acuity and staffing grid.
• Equipment Used: Pediatric cardiac monitors, infusion/syringe pumps, pupilometer, Ceribel.
• Documentation System: Expanse.

Skills Needed:

• Strong pediatric assessment skills.
• Ability to recognize deterioration and respond effectively to pediatric emergencies.
• Competency in weight-based medication administration and IV therapy.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and prioritization skills.

Advanced Skills Required:

• Management of continuous medication infusions, including sedation and vasoactive medications.
• Experience with patients suffering from respiratory failure, DKA, sepsis, and status epilepticus.

Commitment to Excellence:

• Engage in ongoing development through PICU intensivist-led education and cross-training opportunities.
• Be part of a team recognized for outstanding care, including a 2025 Daisy Nurse Leader Award recipient.

Dress Code: Pediatric-friendly uniforms.
Unit Policies: Relevant unit-specific policies and guidelines available.

Why BHS Workforce (BHS):
At BHS, we connect dedicated nurses and allied health clinicians with the best assignments across the country. Enjoy competitive pay, seamless onboarding, and a supportive recruiter who's with you every step of the way. Join us and see how our clinicians come first. We put our heart and money where our mouth is and promise you will not be disappointed!

Client Details
Address
7101 Jahnke Rd

City
Richmond

State
VA

Zip Code
23225

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