Travel Pediatric ICU RN - $2,600 per week

About the role

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN for a Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PCICU) position in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The assignment is for 13 weeks, 36 hours per week on 12‑hour night shifts, and is a travel employment type.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to pediatric patients with cardiovascular conditions, including those recovering from heart surgery, congenital heart defects, or severe arrhythmias.
• Continuously monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, oxygenation, and other critical parameters; assess patients for changes in condition and respond appropriately.
• Administer medications (including IV drips, blood products, and sedatives) according to protocol, monitor for side effects, and adjust dosages as needed.
• Assist with ventilator management, including non‑invasive and invasive respiratory support, and ensure proper airway management.
• Assist with procedures such as intra‑aortic balloon pumps (IABP), external pacemakers, or ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) as directed by the cardiology team.
• Provide clear, compassionate communication with patients’ families, updating them on condition, care plan, and prognosis; offer emotional support and education.
• Respond swiftly to cardiac and respiratory emergencies, including code situations and rapid interventions in acute cardiovascular distress.
• Collaborate with pediatric cardiologists, surgeons, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care.
• Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, changes in condition, and family interactions in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Educate families and caregivers on post‑operative care, recovery expectations, and signs of complications that may require attention.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year of experience as an RN in a PCICU or similar critical care setting.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required.
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning the assignment.
• Must be eligible for state licensure in North Carolina.
• Ability to