Travel PICU Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, NM
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced PICU RN with current NM or compact license, BLS, and PALS certification for a rotating shift assignment.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Pediatric ICU (PICU) of a Level I Trauma and Children's Hospital
• Rotating 12-hour shifts, with either three or four shifts per week
• Patient population includes respiratory distress/failure, renal failure, trauma, multi-system organ failure, Heme/onc, CRRT, ECMO, and suicide attempt cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2
• Floating required within scope to NICU; may assist in Peds ED as a resource but will not take full assignments
• Weekend requirement is 4 weekend shifts per schedule for days, and 4-5 for nights
• Cerner EMR is used and EMR experience is preferred
• Provide specialized critical care to pediatric patients in a dynamic, high-acuity setting
• Will be supported by a multidisciplinary team in a teaching hospital environment
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Scrub color is black and scrubs are not provided
• Compliance and documentation must be completed promptly after offer
• Holiday time off is limited to one holiday bundle during the assignment, with additional time off requiring approval
• No locals allowed within a 75-mile radius
• RTO greater than 7 days requires client approval
• Drug screening must be completed within 30 days of assignment start

Requirements

• Active NM or compact state RN license (pending license accepted at submission)
• Current BLS and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 1.5 years of recent PICU experience required
• Experience with CRRT, ECMO, ventilators, and inotropic drips required
• COVID-19 vaccination required with exemptions allowed upon documentation
• No RQI certifications accepted
• Must not reside within a 75-mile radius of the facility
• Non-local driver's license or written transportation plan required
• Must provide two professional references from supervisors within the past 2 years

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts