Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Phoenix, AZ
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Job Overview

This critical care position offers the opportunity to work within multiple locations and requires floating between various intensive care units for pediatric patients. The role involves collaborating with the healthcare team, patients, and families to provide high-quality nursing care tailored to the individual needs of patients based on age and condition.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver professional nursing care in accordance with evidence-based practice standards.
• Collaborate effectively with healthcare team members to promote patient health and recovery.
• Document patient care activities as per nursing and medical plans.
• Float between units, including CVICU, NICU, and PICU, as required.

Shift Details

Available shifts include both day and night options (7 a.m. - 7 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 7 a.m.). Shift assignments will be determined during the interview process, and only requested time off (RTO) discussed at that time will be considered for approval.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in pediatric critical care settings.
• Experience in Level III or IV NICU preferred.
• Experience in a children’s general hospital setting is preferred.

Educational Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or a Diploma in Nursing.

Certification and Licensure

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice or from a compact state with multistate privileges.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Current Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

Vaccination Requirements

COVID-19 vaccination is recommended but not required. Flu vaccination is mandatory from October through April, with exemption applications needing pre-approval. Individuals not vaccinated for either Flu or COVID-19 must sign declination and masking protocol agreements and adhere to masking protocols during the respiratory virus season.