Pediatric ICU Registered Nurse
albuquerque, NM
Integrated Healthcare Services
3x12 hrs, Nights

PICU RN Job Opportunity - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Employment Type: Staffing - Supplier Sourced
Contract Length: Approximately 14 weeks (96 days ≈ 14 weeks)

Job Summary

• Floating between departments and/or local locations within 20 miles is required.
• Patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:3 for holding Pediatric or SAC status patients.
• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process: assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document patient needs and responses.
• Ensure safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable care.
• Coordinate patient care through collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Initiate and document appropriate protocols and standards of care.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and document accordingly.
• Identify and address patient and family learning and discharge needs throughout care.
• Supervise Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and non-licensed assistive personnel clinically.
• Complete patient population, age-specific, procedure, and protocol education and competency testing per unit standards.

Required Skills & Experience

• Pediatric Intensive Care Unit experience required.
• Minimum of 2 years current experience in a 12+ bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
• Must be a team player, flexible, and accustomed to a fast-paced environment.
• Successful completion of at least one 13-week travel assignment.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) experience is a plus.
• Experience with Epic Electronic Medical Records (EMR) preferred.