Pediatric ICU Registered Nurse (CRRT & ECMO)
Albuquerque, NM
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Opportunity:

RN - PICU

Job Details:

• Work rotating 12-hour shifts (3x12s or 4x12s) - day and night shifts available
• 1:2 patient ratios maintained across all shifts
• 36 guaranteed hours per week with facility allowed 3 call-offs during 13-week assignment
• 1.5 years of PICU experience required (recent within last 2 years)
• Level I Trauma experience required with strong trauma skills
• Weekend requirements: 4 weekend shifts per schedule for day shift, 4-5 for night shift
• Float requirements: Must float to NICU and may provide resource support in Peds ED
• Required certifications: BLS, PALS, New Mexico nursing license
• Special procedure experience needed: CRRT & ECMO procedures, ventilators, inotropic drips
• Patient diagnoses include respiratory distress/failure, renal failure, trauma, ECMO, heme/onc, multi-system organ failure
• Self-scheduling system with 36-hour orientation
• Black scrubs (not provided by facility)
• Cerner charting system
• No locals within 75-mile radius accepted
• RQI certifications not accepted
• Overtime requires pre-approval and is rarely granted

Facility:

This is a Level I Trauma and Children's Hospital with teaching capabilities, providing comprehensive acute care services. The facility features 554 total staffed beds and operates as a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center. The PICU unit has 20 beds with a daily census of 15 patients, supported by interdisciplinary teams including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams. The facility maintains high standards for patient care and requires extensive compliance documentation and training.

Location:

Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque offers a unique blend of southwestern culture, outdoor recreation, and vibrant arts scene set against the stunning Sandia Mountains. The city provides year-round sunshine, excellent hiking and skiing opportunities, and a rich cultural heritage that makes it an attractive destination for healthcare professionals seeking both career growth and lifestyle benefits.