Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Rapid City, SD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU position caring for both general pediatric and critical care patients on night shifts, requiring a SD or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Work in a combined Pediatric and Pediatric ICU unit with 15 general beds and 5 PICU beds
• Care for patients aged 0-18 years, including some adult overflow with stable conditions
• Patient ratios are 1:5 for general pediatrics and 1:1-2 for advanced care pediatrics
• Common cases include respiratory illnesses, trauma, sepsis, diabetes, surgical recovery, and acute/chronic multi-system issues
• Must float as needed to NICU (feeder/growers, 1:3 ratio)
• 12-hour night shifts with every other weekend rotation
• May be scheduled for on-call/low census shifts
• Use EPIC for charting and Omnicell for medication management
• Responsibilities include medication administration, patient/family education, assessing/reassessing patients, and providing advanced critical care
• Support staff include CNAs (1:5), charge nurse, nurse educator, case management, RT, hospitalist, pediatric APP, pharmacy, and social work
• RNs are responsible for drawing labs and starting IVs, with ultrasound available for difficult access
• Two days of unit orientation with a preceptor and one day of facility orientation are provided
• Navy scrubs are required
• All major holidays may require coverage
• No local travelers accepted; must live more than 100 miles away

Requirements

• Active RN license in South Dakota or compact state
• Completion of a nursing program approved by a board of nursing
• Minimum 1.5 years general nursing experience required
• First-time travelers considered only with at least 2 years of experience
• Current BLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Ability to perform physical assessments on patients from infants to adults
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR is required
• PICU experience including drip titration and managing mechanically ventilated patients

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