PICU RN
Wilmington, NC
GLC On-The-Go
3x12 hrs

PICU Registered Nurse | Wilmington, NC | Contract

Quick Look

• Weekly Gross Pay: $1,722 - $1,812
• Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (18:45 - 07:15)
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Number of Openings: Not specified

Join a leading acute-care hospital as a PICU Registered Nurse in Wilmington, NC. This contract position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, providing critical care to pediatric patients. With a focus on teamwork and excellence, we are dedicated to delivering the highest quality of care.

REQUIRED SKILLS / CERTIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 2 years of PICU experience required.
• Traveler experience is required; locals accepted with rate difference.
• Certifications: BLS, PALS are mandatory.

PREFERRED SKILLS / CERTIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

• ACLS certification is preferred.
• Experience in NICU, interpretation of dysrhythmias, telemetry/on-unit monitoring.
• Knowledge of insulin administration, insulin pumps, management of gastric tubes, and NG tube insertion/management.
• Tracheostomy care and ventilator management experience.
• Professional skills in infection control/PPE, vaccine administration, and wound assessment/care.
• Epic experience is preferred for documentation.

Contract staff will be assigned to work on the Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team, which may require reporting to work during catastrophic events, mass casualties, or disasters. There may also be consolidation to the Centralized Office mid-contract, with preassignment to units as needed.

JOB DETAILS:

• Patient Ratios: 1:2
• Float Requirement: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend.

PATIENT DIAGNOSES:

• Trauma (MVC, GSW, near drowning)
• Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
• Sepsis
• Tracheostomy/GT-dependent patients
• Seizures
• Surgical patients: Orthopedic, ENT, OMFS, Neurological, General Surgery
• Respiratory illnesses: Asthma, RSV, Bronchiolitis, COVID

SPECIAL PROCEDURES / UNIT DETAILS:

• Procedural sedation
• Pediatric rapid response
• Rapid sequence intubation (RSI)
• Intensivist coverage with PICU physician in-house based on unit needs
• Nurse Practitioner coverage in-house 24/7
• Hospitalist coverage in-house 24/7
• Support services include interpretation, IV teams, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, rapid response teams, respiratory services, social services, transportation, and unit secretary.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:

• Servo I ventilators
• HFO ventilators
• Arctic Sun
• EVD

UNIT SYSTEMS (Medication, Documentation, Communication):

• Medication: Pyxis
• Documentation: Epic
• Communication: SBAR

UNIT ORIENTATION: 36 hours.

SCRUBS: Navy blue.

INTERVIEW AVAILABILITY: Please provide your interview availability for the next 72 hours while submitting. The manager will not offer without speaking to the candidate first.

GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are a dedicated PICU Registered Nurse looking for your next contract opportunity in Wilmington, NC, we encourage you to apply today!