Travel PICU RN - $3,276 per week
About the role
TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN for a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) position in Richmond, Virginia. We're looking for Pediatric Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Richmond, VA.
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.
TotalMed is a Top Ten travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. They staff nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians across all 50 states, offering local and travel jobs and matching caregivers with the right organization to support facilities and patients. TotalMed focuses on placing highly‑skilled staff to ensure adequate staffing and a better patient experience, specializing in travel, PRN, and permanent positions in Nursing and Allied Health.
Responsibilities
- Monitor patients' vital signs and initiate corrective action when necessary.
- Follow continuous cardiac and respiratory monitor readings (EKG tracings, O2 stats, CVP/arterial line waveforms, if applicable) and report any observed changes.
- Change dressings,