Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Paramus, NJ
Prime Staffing
3x12 hrs

ID: 62994665 Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30) Description: Covid card and nursys required at submission.Local is within 75 miles and is -$3.Requirements:NJ State or Compact License in Hand2 years of PICU experienceBLS and PALS requiredMust be able to pass basic arhythmia exam.ASAP STARTS NEEDED. 5/4 IS THE LATEST WE CAN ACCEPT.Shift: Will float as helping hands only.Every third weekend.CPAP, Vapo, hi flo4 PICU beds, 8 convertible beds - can be monitored or peds - N:P ratio for PICU 1:2, pediatrics 1:3-4. Self scheduling with manager final approval. Will allow for block scheduling - but must be willing to work assigned weekends. No PCAs on unit - must do total care. Will care for COVID patients on this unit Modified Time:5/18/2026 7:00:00 AM Account Manager: Natasha Lozano Account Manager Email: COVID-19 Vaccine: Required + Booster - No Exemptions, Current Booster Flu Vaccine: Required + Booster - No Exemptions, Current Booster Submittals:High Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : - Years of Experience : 2 Patient Ratio Experience : Charting System Experience : Preferred Charting System Name : Meditech Community Hospital Experience : - LTAC Experience : - Trauma Level I Experience : - Trauma Level II Experience : - Travel Experience Required : - Certifications : BLS, PALSSkills : Phlebotomy, PICU, Starting and maintaining IVs Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : - Patient Ratios Days : 2 Patient Ratios Nights : 2 Patient Ratios Weekends : - Float Required : NICU (training provided) Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : - Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : - Pre-Approved Time Off : - Orientation Hours : - Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Infants, Pediatrics Daily Census : - Number of Visits Per Day : - Number of Rooms : - Number of Beds : 10 Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : - Patient Diagnoses : GI, respiratory, DKA, respiratory illness is very prevalent on this unitLower acuity PICU. Looking for candidates with strong PICU exp with flexible attitude, teamwork, ability to train/precept or mentor newer nurses. Special Procedures/Unit Details : CPAP, Vapo, hi flo4 PICU beds, 8 convertible beds - can be monitored or peds - N:P ratio for PICU 1:2, pediatrics 1:3-4. Self scheduling with manager final approval. Will allow for block scheduling - but must be willing to work assigned weekends. No PCAs on unit - must do total care. Will care for COVID patients on this unit Special Equipment : - #Tier3 Travel Compliance Must include the following to submit Candidate or WILL BE REDIRECTED: COVID: Proof of full series of COVID vaccinations and booster AT SUBMISSION One supervisory/manager reference is required AT submission and MUST be within 1 year of the start date. Your candidate will be redirected if this is not available. If traveler is RN or Allied position and has worked in NJ in the past 7 years, YOU MUST CONFIRM with them the employer name (who paid them), address, and phone number, and make any updates to the profile accordingly. The facility requires a CN-9 and candidates will likely be PUSHED if this information is not correct on their profile at submission. CURRENT NJ or COMPACT LICENSE: in hand at time of submittal All allied licenses/certs are required AT submission unless otherwise noted in the JD. Current Nursys for RN s is required for ALL submissions Prior Perm employees are not accepted for travel assignments. Please redirect. IMPORTANT DETAILS: Local Resources Permitted at lower rate 75 Mile Radius RN s must be prepared to complete a Basic Arrhythmia Exam that is not multiple choice . This exam requires you to independently interpret cardiac rhythms using EKG strips and perform necessary calculations to determine the correct answers. This is a PASS FAIL exam. A score of 80% is required and no re-takes are allowed. You should be able to: Accurately analyze EKG strips using systematic interpretation (rate, rhythm, P waves, PR interval, QRS complex, etc.), with measurements using the 5 steps process Calculate heart rate using appropriate methods (e.g., 6-second strip, R-R interval) Identify and differentiate between rhythm types without prompts or answer choices The exam will include, but is not limited to: Ventricular rhythms Atrial rhythms Heart blocks Junctional rhythms Paced rhythms Strong foundational knowledge and the ability to apply critical thinking skills in rhythm interpretation are essential for success. Traveler must begin lab work within 2 business days of acceptance, or they are at risk of cancellation Floating: All current and future travelers at the Valley Hospital Paramus and The Valley Hospital Float Pool are expected to float, as needed, to the Ridgewood Observation Unit (an offsite location in Ridgewood, NJ). Modules: Modules are both non-billable and billable Non-Billable: time spent on modules during 8 hours of NBO Billable: time spent on modules after orientation (ex: annually) Modules are completed pre-start during orientation and annually, and modules vary by specialty Modules are self-reported as well as recorded via transcripts and facility reports Submittal Details: #Tier3 Travel ComplianceMust include the following to submit Candidate or WILL BE REDIRECTED: COVID: Proof of full series of COVID vaccinations and booster AT SUBMISSIONOne supervisory/manager reference is required AT submission and MUST be within 1 year of the start date. Your candidate will be redirected if this is not available.If traveler is RN or Allied position and has worked in NJ in the past 7 years, YOU MUST CONFIRM with them the employer name (who paid them), address, and phone number, and make any updates to the profile accordingly. The facility requires a CN-9 and candidates will likely be PUSHED if this information is not correct on their profile at submission.CURRENT NJ or COMPACT LICENSE: in hand at time of submittal All allied licenses/certs are required AT submission unless otherwise noted in the JD.Current Nursys for RN s is required for ALL submissionsPrior Perm employees are not accepted for travel assignments. Please redirect.IMPORTANT DETAILS:Local Resources Permitted at lower rate  75 Mile Radius RN s must be prepared to complete a Basic Arrhythmia Exam that is not multiple choice. This exam requires you to independently interpret cardiac rhythms using EKG strips and perform necessary calculations to determine the correct answers. This is a PASS FAIL exam. A score of 80% is required and no re-takes are allowed.                                You should be able to:Accurately analyze EKG strips using systematic interpretation (rate, rhythm, P waves, PR interval, QRS complex, etc.), with measurements using the 5 steps processCalculate heart rate using appropriate methods (e.g., 6-second strip, R-R interval)Identify and differentiate between rhythm types without prompts or answer choices                          The exam will include, but is not limited to:Ventricular rhythmsAtrial rhythmsHeart blocksJunctional rhythmsPaced rhythmsStrong foundational knowledge and the ability to apply critical thinking skills in rhythm interpretation are essential for success.Traveler must begin lab work within 2 business days of acceptance, or they are at risk of cancellationFloating: All current and future travelers at the Valley Hospital Paramus and The Valley Hospital Float Pool are expected to float, as needed, to the Ridgewood Observation Unit (an offsite location in Ridgewood, NJ).Modules:Modules are both non-billable and billableNon-Billable: time spent on modules during 8 hours of NBOBillable: time spent on modules after orientation (ex: annually)Modules are completed pre-start during orientation and annually, and modules vary by specialtyModules are self-reported as well as recorded via transcripts and facility reports Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91