Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Baltimore, MD
Wellspring Nurse Source
4x12 hrs, Rotating

Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Job Description

A Registered Nurse with expertise in Pediatric Intensive Care is needed to provide exceptional patient care in a dynamic healthcare environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills, particularly in pediatric care, and be comfortable managing critically ill infant, pediatric, and adolescent patients. This position requires collaboration with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Shift Information

• 3x12-hour shifts, alternating between day and night

Patient Ratios

The patient-to-nurse ratio is 1:2, ensuring a focused approach to patient care.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is required
• First-time travelers are accepted

Weekend Requirements

The traveler will be scheduled for 5 weekends within each 6-week schedule, covering either Saturday or Sunday shifts as needed.

Floating Requirements

The Registered Nurse may float to Pediatric and Pediatric Emergency Departments as needed, within the scope of practice.

On Call

No on-call duty is required for this position.

Certification Requirements

• BCLS/BLS certification is required
• PALS certification is required
• Basic EKG exam is required

Local Candidates

Local candidates are welcome to apply.

Licensure Requirements

A Maryland or compact RN license is required at the time of submission.

Time Off Restrictions

• Up to 14 days of requested time off (RTO) will be auto-approved
• Every other winter and summer holiday will be required; no RTO will be approved during these holidays
• No RTO will be accepted on hard-to-fill days such as Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, etc.

Unit Information

This position is located in a 6-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Common diagnoses managed in this unit include:

• Respiratory distress/failure
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
• Seizures
• Pain management
• Sepsis

The unit is equipped to handle patients requiring moderate sedation, continuous drips, arterial lines, and central lines. Orientation will consist of approximately 40 hours, including virtual, clinical, and on-unit training.

Additional Experience Requirements

• Strong dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Experience with central line and PICC line management
• Familiarity with anti-seizure medications, continuous sedation, IV vasopressors, and pediatric dosage calculations
• ICP monitoring experience is required
• Comfort with ventilated pediatric patients and managing acute airways
• Experience with BiPAP/CPAP, ABG interpretation, and chest tube management

Special Equipment Experience

• Ventilators
• High-flow nasal cannula
• BiPAP/CPAP

Charting System

The charting system used is Cerner.

Scrub Color

Navy pants are required for this position.