Registered Nurse (RN) – PICU

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for a 13-week travel assignment. The PICU provides specialized care for patients across multiple pediatric specialties, including medical, surgical, trauma, orthopedic, cardiac, neurological, and pulmonary conditions. The unit also serves as a designated pediatric liver, kidney, and bone marrow transplant center, caring for patients with congenital and complex multi-organ conditions requiring advanced critical care interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients with complex medical and surgical conditions.
• Perform ongoing patient assessments and develop, implement, evaluate, and update individualized plans of care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to organizational policies and professional nursing standards.
• Monitor and care for mechanically ventilated and intubated pediatric patients.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and multidisciplinary care teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Safely delegate patient care responsibilities based on patient acuity, staff competency, and available resources.
• Provide education and support to patients and families regarding treatment plans and recovery.
• Serve as a mentor and preceptor while supporting professional nursing practice and quality improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of 2 years of recent acute care nursing experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of recent Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) nursing experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent travel RN experience.
• Experience providing care in a Level I Trauma setting.
• Experience caring for intubated and mechanically ventilated pediatric patients.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and patient care coordination skills.

Assignment Details

• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: Rotating Days/Nights (7:00 AM-7:30 PM and 7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
• Every third weekend required.
• Floating to other units as needed based on staffing requirements.

Additional Requirements

• Successful completion of an ECG examination during orientation is required.
• Candidates must pass the exam to remain eligible for the assignment.