Travel Contract

Pediatric ICU Travel Nurse
Bakersfield, CA
TheraEX Staffing Services
3x12 hrs, Nights

$3,024/week

Posted 2 days ago

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$3,024/week

Benefits

Dental benefits
Vision benefits
401k retirement plan
Health Care FSA
Life insurance
Sick pay
Holiday Pay
Medical benefits

Description

Charting System:
Cerner

Unit Notes
**Medical Solutions Clinical Team will pre-screen all candidates.**

*NO FIRST TIME TRAVELERS*

- Unit: PICU
- # beds: 8--average census 2
- Certs: BLS, PALS
- Ratios: 1 to 2
- EMR: Cerner
- Charge Nurse: Rarely
- Nurse Aides: None
- Weekend Requirement: Every other
- Holidays: 2 out of 3
- Scrub Color: Navy Blue
- Tele: Spacelab tele monitors, nurses must read own strips
- Vents: Yes
- Peds Hospitalist Intensivist in house: Yes, in house 24/7
- IV Team: None
- RT 24/7: Yes; Vents, Cpap, Ramcan, Bipap, HFNC
- Pharmacy 24/7: Yes
- Call: If census low and scheduled, may be asked to be on standby
- Shifts: 7a ,7p
- Floating: General peds & burn unit for non-burn care of pediatric patients (the burn staff handle the burn care), NICU (voluntary). Travelers are first to float.
- Floor specific orientation: 2 shifts PICU, 1 shift peds, 1 shift burn (for peds)
- Common diagnosis / Types of patients: Respiratory failure, dehydration, seizures, suicide attempts, ODs, poisoning, ventilators,diabetic ketoacidosis
Common titratable and/or set drips: insulin, sedative agents, heparin, rarely: vasopressin, norpinephrine, epinephrine, a lot of electrolyte replacements
- Additional Notes: MINIMUM 2 years PICU experience; use medfusion pumps

TheraEX Staffing Services Job ID #25-54875. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN (Registered Nurse) - PICU

Employer

TheraEX Staffing Services

About

TheraEx Staffing Services is a leading name in healthcare staffing solutions. We enroll talented professionals to provide temporary staff to fill the needs of healthcare facilities across the nation.

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About Bakersfield, CA

As a Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse in Bakersfield, CA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Bakersfield's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs are around 95°F, and winter average lows are around 39°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are easy to find in Bakersfield, with many options available for furnished housing.

Transportation

Bakersfield is car-friendly, with a majority of residents relying on personal vehicles.
Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.

Demographics

Bakersfield has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues include respiratory conditions due to air quality concerns.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Bakersfield offers a variety of restaurants featuring local and international cuisines.
The city has a vibrant arts and music scene, with opportunities to enjoy live performances.
Sports enthusiasts can partake in local events and outdoor activities such as hiking and biking.

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