Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Alexandria, LA
Fastaff Travel Nursing
3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,737/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
About this Job
As a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Nurse, or PICU RN, you'll be responsible for providing the highest level of medical care to critically ill or surgical pediatric patients. PICU RNs provide intensive nursing care and continuous monitoring of breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure, so you must have strong clinical knowledge in addition to a caring bedside manner.
PICU RN requirements
Travel nurses work for a limited amount of time at a particular location, providing patient care and support before moving on to their next exciting adventure. Travel healthcare professionals are experienced caregivers who adapt quickly to change and enjoy learning new things. Take your skills on the road and explore somewhere new—all while earning a great living!
Basic travel nursing requirements include:
- 1-2 years recent experience in the job's primary area of care
- Active license or appropriate accreditation in one of the 50 US states
- Additional requirements & certifications as may be requested by the specific facility/unit
- An enthusiastic, adventurous spirit with a desire to help
Travel nursing in Alexandria, LA
Working in Louisiana means great food and great people. Louisiana borders the Gulf of Mexico and boast lush bayous and savannas full of wildlife. Visit New Orleans for a jolt of amazing multicultural southern history and world-renowned nightlife, or tour the Louisiana Art & Science Museum in Baton Rouge. Louisiana is filled to the brim with vibrant personality, making it a traveler favorite.
Why become a Fastaff Traveler?
More than two decades ago, Fastaff pioneered the practice of Rapid Response® travel nurse staffing. Since then, the company has grown to become the leading provider of urgent and crucial temporary registered nurses to help hospitals provide continuous, high-quality patient care, while offering premium pay to registered nurses. In partnering with many of the nation’s largest and most prestigious healthcare facilities as well as small community hospitals, Fastaff provides enriching employment opportunities to RNs while also providing the highest pay in the industry to meet acute staffing needs and provide unparalleled patient care.
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Employer
Fastaff Travel Nursing
About Alexandria, LA
As a Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse in Alexandria, LA here's what you should know:- Below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Summer average high of 93°F and low of 72°F.
- Winter average high of 60°F and low of 40°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms.
- Car friendliness is high, as the city is designed for driving.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Diverse community with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include obesity and heart disease.
- A growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities.
- Plenty of local restaurants offering southern cuisine, vibrant art scene, live music venues, opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking and fishing.
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