PICU RN
Wilmington, NC
Modern Healthcare Solutions
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PICU nursing, with the ability to provide high-quality care to critically ill pediatric patients.

Essential Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of PICU experience required.
• Certificates: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications are required; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is preferred.
• Skills:
  • Infection control protocols and PPE usage.
  • Vaccine administration.
  • Wound assessment and care.
  • Experience with electronic documentation systems, preferably Epic.

Work Environment

The registered nurse will work in a fast-paced PICU setting with a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:2. The position requires a commitment to a full-time schedule, including 12-hour night shifts and the expectation of working every other weekend.

Patient Care Responsibilities

The RN will provide care to a variety of pediatric patients, including those with:

• Trauma (e.g. motor vehicle accidents, gunshot wounds, near drownings)
• Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
• Sepsis
• Tracheostomy and gastronomy tube-dependent patients
• Seizures
• Post-surgical recovery (e.g. orthopedic, ENT, OMFS, neurological, general surgery)
• Respiratory illnesses such as asthma, RSV, bronchiolitis, and COVID-19

Special Procedures and Equipment

The RN will be expected to perform and manage the following:

• Procedural sedation
• Pediatric rapid response
• Rapid sequence intubation (RSI)
• Use of specialized equipment, including Servo I and HFO ventilators, Arctic Sun, and external ventricular devices (EVD)

Team Collaboration

The RN will work closely with an interdisciplinary team, including intensivists, nurse practitioners, and support services such as pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, and social services, to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Unit Orientation

A 36-hour orientation will be provided to familiarize new hires with unit protocols and procedures.

Additional Requirements

Contract staff will be assigned to work during emergencies, including storm and hurricane teams, and may be required to report to work during catastrophic events or mass casualties.

Uniform Guidelines

Navy blue scrubs are required while on duty.

Interview Availability

Candidates should provide their interview availability for the next 72 hours upon submission.