Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Des Moines, IA
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.
3x12 hrs

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking an PICU RN to be part of the Pediatric Critical Care Department and manages patients with multi-system failure and a variety of life threatening illnesses. The ICU/CCU nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for assigned patients and is responsible to the Clinical Manager of client facility designee..Responsibilities:

• Performs specific treatments as ordered by the physician and under the supervision of the RN, ARNP, or MD.
• Initiates an accurate individualized patient assessment based on presenting problems or needs and the medical diagnosis within the time frame specified by the client facility policy, procedures and protocols.
• Completes ongoing assessments as determined by patient condition and/or unit policy
• Provides for individualized patient/family education, discharge planning with special consideration to the growth and developmental needs of the patient. 
• Performs therapeutic nursing interventions as directed by client facility policy, procedure and protocols.
• Documents patient physical/psychological responses to nursing intervention and progress toward problem resolution.
• Documents patient status upon transfer or discharge.
• Practices according to client facility safety and infection control policy, procedures and protocols.
• Initiates and follows established standards in emergency situations.
• Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient, family and staff.
• Reports patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift.
• Participates in a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.
• Remains competent and current in nursing practice and engages in educational activities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Shows evidence of having graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, legal license in good standing in state of practice.
• Shows evidence of one year recent experience in ICU, CCU, PICU, NICU or emergency medicine
• Successful completion of Amergis Staffing Solutions testing process.
• Prefers evidence of ACLS, PALS, NRP certification.
• Shows evidence of CEU requirements for the state of practice.
• Demonstrates the ability to assume a leadership role in a crisis situation.
• Demonstrates clinical competence specific to intensive care.
• Demonstrates the ability to work with patient growth and development needs across the specific unit to assignments.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrates a full range of body motion in a regular performance of duties on a daily basis.
• Must be able to work with frequent interruptions.
• 1-3 years complex job related experience, PALS, BLS, and ACLS, as required.
• Educational requirements contained in this field supersede any educational requirements

Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs 

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. 
About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.  
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.