Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $2,143 per week

About the role

We're looking for Pediatric Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Columbia, MO. The right RN should have 1-2 years' recent acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients' vital signs and initiate corrective action when necessary.
• Follow continuous cardiac and respiratory monitor readings, such as EKG tracings, O2 stats, CVP/arterial line waveforms, if applicable, and report any observed changes.
• Change dressings, insert catheters, start IVs (both central venous and arterial).
• Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients, such as ventilators.
• Assist physician during examination, treatment and procedures, which can include life-saving situations.
• Assist with the insertion or discontinuation of CV catheters, arterial lines, external ventricular drains, Foleys, epidural catheters and endotracheal tubes.
• Stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty.
• Easily lift 10-20 pounds of equipment at times.
• Face hazards from exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases.

Requirements

• BLS certification
• PALS certification
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience (1-2 years' recent acute care experience)
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1

Pay

Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

Duration: 13 weeks. 36 hours per week. Shift: 12 hours, nights.