PICU RN
Knoxville, TN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jan 11, 2027
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU position requiring 2+ years of PICU experience and PALS/BLS certification.

Details

• 14-bed PICU with 11 private rooms and one semi-private bay with 3 beds
• Patient population ranges from infants to 21 years old
• Common diagnoses include DKA, respiratory failure/distress, pneumonia, status asthmaticus, trauma, sepsis, ingestion, seizures, altered mental status, post-arrest, and post-surgical cases
• Bedside procedures may include central/arterial line placement, chest tube placement, bronchoscopy, and EVD/bolt placement
• Equipment used includes Philips monitors, Servo ventilators, Alaris IV pumps, and Kangaroo feeding pumps
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 1845-0715
• Every other weekend required
• Floating to other units required as needed

Requirements

• Active RN license (TN state or compact) required
• BLS and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of PICU experience required
• Skilled in respiratory care including ventilator management, ETT/NT suctioning, tracheostomy care, HFNC, BiPAP/CPAP, and ABG interpretation
• Experience with IV therapy, central/PICC line management, and administration of blood products required
• Proficiency in pediatric dosage calculations and administration of emergency medications such as vasopressors and anti-seizure medications required
• Two professional references required for consideration
• Social security number and date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct bedside care to critically ill pediatric patients across a wide range of diagnoses and procedures
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Travelers who have oriented at this facility within the past year are not required to reorient
• Epic EMR experience preferred, ideally within the last year