Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $2,299 per week

Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care | Discipline: RN | Start Date: ASAP | Duration: 13 weeks | 36 hours per week | Shift: 12 hours, nights | Employment Type: Travel

About the role

The PICU Registered Nurse provides advanced specialized care to critically ill infants, children, and adolescents in high-acuity settings. This role includes comprehensive patient assessment, implementing complex care plans, administering treatments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. The position requires strong pediatric critical care skills, advanced clinical judgment, excellent communication, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and professional ethics in pediatric intensive care.

Responsibilities

• Explain procedures and treatments to pediatric patients and their families to ensure understanding, cooperation, and emotional support during critical situations
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved pediatric nursing techniques and protocols
• Prepare and operate advanced medical equipment, including ventilators, central line setups, and hemodynamic monitors, while assisting physicians during treatments and examinations
• Continuously observe and evaluate patient conditions, record significant findings, and promptly notify physicians of critical changes or adverse reactions to treatments
• Monitor and interpret vital signs and other clinical data to detect deviations from normal, initiating rapid interventions when necessary
• Respond to life-saving situations based upon pediatric nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols specific to intensive care
• Initiate a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient and family, as prescribed by a physician and/or hospital policy
• Document all relevant history and physical assessments for assigned patients accurately in medical records
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice
• Adhere to hospital safety protocols, infection control guidelines, and regulatory standards

Requirements

• One year of recent experience as a PICU RN
• Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations
• Current BLS (AHA/ARC) certification
• PALS (AHA/ARC) or ENPC certification

Preferred Qualifications

• ACLS (AHA/ARC) certification
• CCRN certification
• Other certifications and licenses as required for the position

Skills

• Critical thinking, service excellence, and good interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language
• Ability to read/comprehend written instructions, follow verbal instructions, and proficiency in PC skills
• Physical Abilities: Must be able to remain in a stationary position, move about, move equipment (50-100lbs), push, pull, and bend
• Interpersonal Skills: Must be able to work effectively with a variety of personnel (professional and ancillary) to present a positive attitude and professionalism
• Technical/Motor Skills: Must have the ability to grasp, perform fine manipulation, push/pull, and move about when assisting with procedures and/or using department equipment
• Mental Requirements: Must be able to cope with frequent contact with the general public and customers while meeting deadlines under pressure; work under close supervision occasionally, as well as without assistance; contend with irregular activity schedules and continuous concentration to detail
• Sensory: Must possess visual acuity and ability to effectively communicate

Benefits

• Highly competitive pay for travel professionals
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with first day coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1560 hours
• Life and Short-term disability offered
• 401(k) matching
• Aggressive Refer-a-friend Bonus Program
• 24/7 recruiter support
• Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs
• Day one insurance with $0 copay for mental health services
• Scholarships and awards
• Exclusive discounts
• Mileage reimbursement
• License and certification reimbursement
• Weekly pay
• Cancelation protection
• Guaranteed Hours
• Employee assistance programs
• Continuing Education