Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $2,562 per week
TotalMed · Paramus, NJ · 1 mo ago
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About the role
TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN for a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) position in Paramus, New Jersey. Job ID #1507026.
Schedule
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Hours per week: 36
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
Responsibilities
- Provide critical care to pediatric patients as part of a broader medical team.
- Collaborate with physicians, specialists and the patients' families to ensure the best coordinated care.
- 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 physicians 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.
- 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.
- Potential exposure to hazards from chemicals and infectious diseases.
Requirements
- BLS certification
- PALS certification
- 1‑2 years of 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