Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Kalispell, MT
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU position requiring a MT or compact RN license and at least 2 years of PICU experience.

Responsibilities

• Position is in the PICU within a Level III Trauma Center
• Unit has 6 PICU beds and 12 MedSurg Pediatric beds, and assignments may include both units
• Provides care for respiratory, medical, surgical, trauma, neuro, and cardiac pediatric cases, including vent and trach management
• PICU patient ratios are 1:1-2; MedSurg Peds ratios are 1:3-4
• Works 12-hour night shifts with a requirement for 5 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
• May float to NICU and Postpartum for lower acuity patients, with extra orientation available if needed
• No on-call required; holiday coverage includes one summer and one winter holiday per year
• Uses Meditech EMR, Baxter IV pumps, Pyxis med dispensing, Medfusion syringe pumps, and Alaris PCA
• Duties include care and management of critically ill pediatric patients and those on respiratory support or drips
• Charge RN available; department includes support from HUCs, respiratory therapists, pediatric hospitalist, and NNP, but no dedicated CNAs
• PICC team present during the day; phlebotomy available for older children
• Orientation includes NEO on Tuesdays and one unit shift, with additional orientation if needed for float areas
• Scrubs may be any color but should be child-friendly; jackets and vests allowed
• Free parking available
• Holiday assignments are determined by group and include both the day before and the day of the designated holidays
• Time off requests go through manager approval

Requirements

• Active MT or compact state RN license required
• Current BLS and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of PICU experience required; if PICU experience began directly out of school, 3 years is required
• Must have experience with mechanical ventilation, trach care, IV starts, foley insertion, wound care, and critical drips
• Must be skilled in pediatric EVD management, G-tube care, and PICU/MedSurg pediatrics
• Experience using Meditech EMR preferred
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position

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