Pediatric ICU RN
Salt Lake City, UT
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) position requiring open shift availability and strong ICU skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in a hospital setting
• Care for a diverse PICU population including respiratory, sepsis, and neuro patients
• Must float to other ICUs and floors as needed, including between campuses
• Open availability for day and night 12-hour shifts; night/weekend shifts are preferred
• Every other weekend coverage required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Utilizes Epic EMR for documentation
• Experience with ventilator management, titration of pressors, and management of central and arterial lines required
• Responsible for complete patient assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in the PICU
• Expected to coordinate and delegate care within an interdisciplinary team
• Physical demands include lifting, carrying, frequent standing, and navigating busy environments
• Must be able to transport patients with ventilators and handle heavy equipment
• Basic understanding of congenital heart disease is beneficial
• Candidates with a positive attitude and excellent communication skills preferred
• Permanent staff must be separated from any Intermountain facility for at least one year to be eligible
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this assignment
• Scrub requirements not specified

Requirements

• Active UT or Compact RN license required at time of consideration
• BLS (AHA) and PALS (AHA) certifications required and must not expire prior to start
• ASN or Nursing diploma required; BSN preferred
• A minimum of 3-5 years recent PICU experience required
• At least 1 year of travel nursing experience required
• Ability to manage ventilator-dependent patients and use IV pumps
• Experience titrating medications, including pressors, and working with central and arterial lines is required
• Must be comfortable floating to any ICU or floor as necessary
• Epic EMR experience required

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