Travel- RN- PICU
About the role
This is a 13-week travel assignment for a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at a facility located at 7600 Fannin St, Houston, TX. The unit is on the 5th Floor, West Tower, and has 14-22 beds. The EMR system used is Meditech.
Unit Information
The unit has a collaborative team environment with a Charge Nurse, Unit Secretary, and bedside RNs. Nurse staffing varies based on patient acuity and census, with a typical patient ratio of 4:1 for the Med/Surg population.
Patient Population & Procedures
The unit cares for pediatric patients requiring medical and surgical care, including:
- Cleft palate repairs
- Appendectomies
- Chest tube management
- Lumbar punctures
- Seizure management
- Non-invasive cardiology patients
- Thoracic procedures (thoracotomy, thoracoscopy, pectus bar placement)
- Orthopedic and General Surgery patients
Note: No neurosurgery, stroke, or foreign body airway removal cases.
Requirements
Minimum 1 year of PICU RN experience, current BLS Certification, and current PALS Certification are required. ACLS Certification is preferred.
Schedule Requirements
The schedule is 3 x 12-hour day shifts (36 hours/week), with 4 weekend days every 4 weeks. There is no on-call requirement.
Qualifications
Preferred qualifications include ACLS Certification and the ability to float to NICU Level I or Level II as needed.
Benefits
TalentBurst offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.