Travel Pediatric Cardiac PICU Nurse
Newark, NJ
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a CVPICU night shift position requiring PICU and cardiac critical care experience and an active NJ or compact license.

Responsibilities

• Work in the CVPICU (Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit) of a hospital
• Care for pediatric patients with complex cardiac conditions including ASD, VSD, AV canal defects, valve replacements, Glenn and Fontan procedures, TOF, post-cardiac surgery, and cardiac transplants
• Required to float to Pediatrics and NICU as needed based on hospital requirements
• Night shifts: 4x12 hours, 7:00 pm to 7:30 am
• Works every other weekend (Sat/Sun)
• Unit has 19 beds with a typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2 or higher
• Uses Medtronic pacemakers and telemetry monitoring
• EPIC EMR is used for charting
• Provide complex critical care to pediatric patients undergoing advanced cardiac procedures
• May be assigned to float to different units based on patient needs and skill set
• Navy blue scrubs required for this position
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate
• All holidays are rotated based on hospital scheduling needs

Requirements

• Active NJ or compact RN license required
• BLS (Basic Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certifications required; NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) preferred
• Minimum of 2 years PICU critical care experience with at least 1 year of documented cardiac critical care experience
• Competency with BIPAP/CPAP, mechanical ventilation, high flow nasal cannula, and tracheostomy care required
• Experience with post-cardiac surgery care required
• Proficiency with Medtronic pacemakers and telemetry required
• EPIC EMR experience required or must be acquired prior to start
• Previous RWJBH employees must have at least a 1-year break before returning for a travel role
• First-time travelers not accepted

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