PICU Registered Nurse
New Brunswick, NJ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU position requiring 1.5 years of PICU experience, with BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications and a NJ or compact license.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) of a hospital setting
• Patient ratios are 1:1-2 for critical care and up to 1:3 for intermediate care
• Night shifts (3x12 hours), 19:00 to 07:30
• Must work every other weekend and holidays as assigned
• Required to float to adolescent, pediatric, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, and NICU units within skill set
• EPIC EMR system is used, EPIC experience required
• Primary responsibilities include providing specialized care for critically ill pediatric patients and participating in advanced monitoring and treatment interventions
• Candidates will join a multidisciplinary team and must be comfortable working in a high-acuity pediatric environment
• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• Must be available to work two of three major holidays during contract
• Compliance with all orientation modules and pre-start education requirements is expected
• Candidates who have previously worked as staff or PRN at the health system must have a minimum of 1 year separation before being eligible for travel assignments
• Floating assignments may affect patient ratios based on census and acuity
• Accepts local candidates at the same pay rate

Requirements

• Active NJ or compact RN license required at time of application
• Minimum of 1.5 years prior PICU RN experience required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS required; NIHSS preferred
• Proficiency required in CVP, CVVH, hemodynamic monitoring, EKG interpretation, PEWs, insulin administration and pumps, NG tube and IV management (including ports, a-lines, central lines, PICCs), procedural sedation, IV vasopressors, EVD, VP shunt, ICP monitoring, HFNC, ETT, ventilator and trach care, management of renal failure, CRRT, peritoneal dialysis, wound care, trauma; ECMO experience preferred
• Ability to float to multiple pediatric specialty areas as needed

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