Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Marietta, GA
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Opportunity:

RN - PICU Inpatient

Job Details:

• Work night shifts from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM
• 8-week contract assignment beginning after 9/27
• Manage and oversee care of complex and high acuity/critical pediatric patients
• Perform hourly assessments and monitoring at minimum
• Provide culturally and developmentally appropriate direct clinical care to patients
• Ventilator, BiPAP, CPAP, and Oscillator management required
• Cardiac rhythm (EKG) assessment and analysis
• Assess, monitor, and trend continuous vitals including cardiac rhythm, respiratory rate, O2 sat, BP, and arterial line waveforms
• Manage and appropriately titrate vasoactive, sedation, and insulin drips
• Run and analyze bedside point-of-care testing (iSTAT, ABG/VBG)
• Assist with bedside procedures including sedated lumbar punctures, arterial line placement, CVL/PICC placement, intubation, and chest tube placement
• Support and/or lead pediatric codes using PALS algorithm
• Perform sterile dressing changes
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Nursing required
• Georgia RN license or Multi-state Compact license required
• BLS certification required upon hire
• PALS certification required within 180 days
• Less than 1 year experience acceptable with completion of accredited nursing school
• Direct patient care experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills required
• Ability to function in fast-paced emergency environment

Facility:

This healthcare facility operates a specialized Pediatric Intensive Care Unit providing critical care services for complex pediatric patients. The facility follows evidence-based practice models and maintains high standards for patient safety and quality care. The PICU is equipped with advanced monitoring technology and life support equipment, supporting a collaborative interdisciplinary approach to pediatric critical care with comprehensive specialty services available.

Location:

Marietta, GA

Marietta offers a perfect blend of suburban comfort and metropolitan convenience, located just northwest of Atlanta with easy access to the city's amenities while maintaining its own charming downtown area and rich historical character. The area provides excellent dining, shopping, and recreational opportunities, making it an attractive location for healthcare professionals seeking both career growth and quality of life.