PICU Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, NM
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Rotating

PICU RN Travel Opportunity - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Position Summary

• Provide direct patient care in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) setting.
• Floating between departments and/or local locations within 20 miles is required.
• Patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:3 for holding Pediatric or SAC status patients.
• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document patient care.
• Coordinate care with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Supervise LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel.
• Complete patient population/age-specific education and competency testing per unit standards.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of current experience in a 12-plus bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
• Must have successfully completed at least one 13-week travel assignment (prior travel experience required).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be a team player.

Preferred Experience

• Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) experience.
• Experience with Epic EMR.

Education Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN).

Certifications & Licensure

• Active State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• BLS and PALS must be completed through American Heart Association, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks