Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $2,206 per week

About the role

We're looking for a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit RN for an immediate travel nurse opening in Cleveland, OH. As a PICU RN, you'll provide critical care to pediatric patients as part of a broader medical team. You will collaborate with physicians, specialists and the patients' families to ensure the best coordinated care for these special patients. PICU Travel Nurses provide care to children and adolescents with a wide range of conditions, ranging from common childhood diseases to life-threatening illnesses.

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

Requirements

• 1-2 years' recent acute care experience
• ACLS, BLS, PALS certifications
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty
• Ability to easily lift 10-20 pounds of equipment at times
• Ability to work with potential hazards from exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases

Schedule

• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• 12 hour shifts, rotating

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