Travel PICU RN - $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.

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

Requirements

• 1-2 years' recent acute care experience
• ACLS, BLS, PALS certifications
• 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