Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Charlottesville, VA
Wellspring Nurse Source
4x12 hrs, Nights

Position Overview

This is a pediatric float pool position requiring expertise in various critical and general pediatric units. The role involves working in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Pediatric Medical-Surgical unit, Pediatric Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Pediatric Emergency Department boarders, and postpartum/mother-baby units.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to pediatric patients across multiple units.
• Float between various units as required, adapting quickly to diverse clinical environments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in both PICU and NICU settings.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in Pediatric Intensive Care is required.
• Pediatric PACU experience is highly preferred.
• Current certifications required: BLS, NRP, ACLS, and PALS.
• Dr. Brown's Infant Driven Feeding Certification is required but can be submitted as pending, with associated costs.
• Must have familiarity with Epic electronic medical record system.
• A valid Virginia nursing license is preferred; candidates may apply with the license pending.

Work Schedule

• Night shift, typically 3x12 hours.
• Required to work every other weekend and every other holiday.
• Must fulfill a schedule of 36 or 48 hours per week, with no block scheduling available.
• Obligated to work 2 out of 3 designated winter holidays.
• Time off requests may be approved for a maximum of 40 hours, subject to restrictions in the first two weeks of the assignment.

Compliance

Must adhere to the float policy established by the organization.