Pediatric ICU Registered Nurse
Springfield, MO
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Travel RN – Pediatric ICU (PICU)

Location: Springfield, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Pediatric ICU (PICU)
• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Number of Openings: 1
• Weekend Hours: As required by facility
• Call Requirements: No regular call; may need to stay until end of shift for possible admits if sent home early due to low census
• Float Requirements: Must be able to float to NICU, PICU, Pediatric medical floor, or Pediatric ED based on patient volume

Licensure & Certifications

• Required Licensure: Current RN license eligible or active in Missouri
• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) from AHA only
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) or PCAR (Pediatric Care After Resuscitation)
• Preferred Certification: ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1 year of PICU experience post-orientation
• Ventilator competency required
• Must demonstrate clinical expertise in PICU nursing
• Strong communication and human relations skills

Unit Information

• Unit: Pediatric ICU, 12 beds
• Patient Ratios:

  • Vented/critical patients: 1:1
  • ICU status: 2:1
  • Floor status: 3:1
  • Ratios vary based on patient acuity
• Patient Types: Respiratory, Surgical, Trauma/Burn, Neurosurgical, Sepsis, Hematology/Oncology, Endocrinology
• EMR System: EPIC

Orientation & Work Environment

• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift and requires full week availability
• Physical demands include standing and walking most of the shift, lifting and pushing patients (up to 50 lbs), and occasional kneeling or crouching
• Work environment is typically clean and air-conditioned

Dress Code

• Scrubs: Black scrub pants with black scrub tops or pediatric-appropriate t-shirts
• Other attire is not acceptable

Additional Requirements

• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required for travel period November 1 – April 1 (declinations not accepted)

Facility Highlights

• Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center
• Level 2 Stroke Center
• Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center Certification
• Recognized for high patient safety and quality care

Summary

This travel RN position in the Pediatric ICU offers a 13-week night shift assignment in a high-acuity, multi-specialty pediatric unit. The role requires strong PICU experience, ventilator competency, and flexibility to float across pediatric units. The facility emphasizes patient safety, quality care, and professional accountability within a supportive environment.