Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Baltimore, MD
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Registered Nurse / Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. This is an opportunity to provide critical care to infants, pediatric, and adolescent patients within a collaborative healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate and high-quality nursing care to patients in the PICU.
• Manage complex patient cases involving respiratory distress, DKA, seizures, pain management, and sepsis.
• Administer moderate sedation, manage continuous drips, and provide care for patients with arterial and central lines.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Interpret dysrhythmias and manage central line and PICC line care.
• Monitor and provide care for ventilated patients and manage acute airways.
• Perform ABG interpretation and chest tube management as necessary.

Schedule

• Three 12-hour shifts per week with rotating schedules.
• Shifts include day (7 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.) and night (7 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.) options.
• Weekend coverage required: scheduled 5 weekends within each 6-week rotation, covering either a Saturday or Sunday shift.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of PICU experience required.
• First-time travelers are accepted.
• BCLS/BLS, PALS, and Basic EKG certifications required.
• Strong skills in dysrhythmia interpretation and management.
• Experience with pediatric dosage calculations, anti-seizure medications, continuous sedation, and IV vasopressors.
• Proficient in ICP monitoring and comfortable caring for ventilated pediatric patients.
• Prior experience with BiPAP/CPAP preferred.

Additional Information

This position requires floating between NICU and Pediatrics according to facility needs. Orientation is approximately 40 hours, which includes virtual, clinical, and on-unit training. The patient-to-nurse ratio is 1:2, ensuring effective monitoring and care. Local candidates are welcome to apply.

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our young patients and their families! We look forward to your application.