PICU Registered Nurse
Charlottesville, VA
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

RN Position Job Notes:

Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.

Opportunity:

RN - PICU

Job Details:

• 13-week assignment with nights or rotating shifts
• Work 3 weekends per six-week schedule
• Patient ratios of 1:2 for days, nights, and weekends (may be 1:1 or 2:1 based on acuity)
• May be required to float to NICU and Acute Care Pediatrics based on staffing needs
• 24 hours of orientation required
• Required certifications: BLS, PALS
• Pediatric cardiac experience preferred
• 2 years of experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• BSN preferred
• Can approve up to 40 hours for time off per 13-week contract
• Unable to approve time off during first 2 weeks of contract
• Unable to approve July 4th off
• Care for combined pediatric cardiac and medical critical care patients
• Work with high census and high acuity unit (23 daily census, 25 beds)
• Handle complex procedures including ECMO, VADs, CRRT
• Treat patients ranging from neonates to adolescents
• Manage various conditions including cardiac cases, trauma, seizures, post-operative cases
• Must be comfortable with advanced skills including ventilator management, arterial line management, central line care, and continuous sedation

Facility:

This major academic medical center operates a comprehensive pediatric intensive care unit that combines cardiac and medical critical care services. The facility maintains a high-acuity environment with advanced equipment and interdisciplinary support including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams. The organization provides specialized care for complex pediatric cases including cardiac surgeries, trauma, and various post-operative procedures with state-of-the-art technology and comprehensive support services.

Location:

Charlottesville, VA

Charlottesville offers a vibrant college town atmosphere with rich history, cultural attractions, and beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain scenery. The area provides excellent dining, entertainment, and outdoor recreation opportunities while maintaining a manageable cost of living and strong sense of community.