PICU and Pediatric Floor RN
Bismarck, ND
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) assignment, requiring BLS and PALS certifications and proficiency with Epic EMR.

Responsibilities

• Position is in the Inpatient Pediatrics department with PICU and general pediatric floor responsibilities in an acute care hospital
• Cares for critically ill children in the PICU as well as general pediatric patients depending on census
• 17-bed unit with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2 in PICU and 1:3 or 1:4 on the pediatric floor
• May be required to float to NICU for grower/feeder assignments, and to OB or other units for support or patient safety
• Uses Epic EMR for all charting and documentation
• Schedule is 12-hour night shifts (1830-0700), 36 hours per week, with every other weekend and holiday required
• May provide care on both the PICU and general peds floor depending on patient needs
• Expected to float to other units such as NICU, OB, or to sit 1:1 with patients as needed based on census and staffing
• Navy blue scrubs are required; child-friendly, colorful scrub tops are permitted with navy pants
• Travelers typically receive a few orientation shifts upon starting the assignment
• Candidates with prior employment at this health system must have ended employment at least 6 months before consideration
• Candidates with a permanent address within 80 miles are not accepted for travel positions
• Holiday coverage on a rotating basis is required

Requirements

• Active RN license in ND or any compact state
• Current BLS and PALS certifications are required
• At least 1 year of pediatric RN experience
• Experience caring for both critically ill children (PICU) and general pediatric patients
• Must be able to manage a range of pediatric procedures including continuous nebs, BiPAP, DKA on insulin drip, and others
• Epic EMR experience preferred

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