PICU Registered Nurse
El Paso, TX
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,480/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse - PICU
Location: El Paso, Texas
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each)
Weekends: 4 per month (varies by shift: AM shift covers Saturday and Sunday; PM shift covers Friday and Saturday)
Call Requirements: None
Unit Overview
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) with 19 beds total (10 PICU beds, 9 Pediatric beds)
- Staff: 27 total (Day shift: 1 Charge Nurse + 3-4 Nurses; Night shift: 1 Charge Nurse + 3-4 Nurses)
- Patient Ratios:
- PICU: 1 nurse to 2 patients
- Intermediate Care (IMC): 1:3 (or 1:4 with Patient Care Technician)
- Pediatrics: 1:5 (or 1:6 with Patient Care Technician)
- Equipment includes Hillrom beds, GC monitors, ICU Medial Plum 360 pumps, and Medfusion syringe pumps
- Electronic Medical Record system: Meditech
Job Description
This is a pediatric-specific intensive care unit providing care ranging from surgical patients (e.g., appendicitis) to critically ill patients requiring vasoactive drips and mechanical ventilation. The unit is growing and offers a strong foundation in pediatric critical care.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Minimum 1 year of recent Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience
- Experience working with pediatric patients
- Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Preferred Skills and Attributes
- Adaptability and strong teamwork skills
- Openness to constructive feedback and professional growth
- Experience working in pediatric critical care settings
Additional Information
- Dress code: Galaxy blue scrubs required
- No call responsibilities
- The unit offers a supportive environment with experienced staff and advanced pediatric care technology
- Permanent positions are available on the unit for those interested
This position is ideal for RNs with pediatric ICU experience seeking a travel assignment in a specialized pediatric critical care setting.
Employer
Host Healthcare
232 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Bethany has been working with me on a couple contracts as a travel PT. She has been extremely responsive and supportive. She was able to help me navigate a contract with a difficult facility and expeditiously find a new contract for me in the same area.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.
About El Paso, TX
As a Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse in El Paso, TX here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Summer average high of 95°F and low of 71°F.
- Winter average high of 58°F and low of 32°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find, with various options available for travel nurses.
- Car friendliness is high, and public transportation options are available but may not be as extensive as in larger cities.
- El Paso is a diverse city with a mix of cultures.
- The population has a wide age range, and common health issues may include allergies and asthma due to the desert climate.
- There is a significant population of travel nurses due to the presence of several healthcare facilities.
- Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing, biking, and golfing.
- The city also hosts summer concerts and has various cultural attractions.
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