PICU Registered Nurse
New Brunswick, NJ
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PICU

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) with a contract length of approximately 13 weeks. First-time travelers are accepted. The role involves floating to various units including adolescents, pediatrics, PHOC, and NICU.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1.5 years of nursing experience required.
• Prior travel experience not required.

Work Schedule

• Every other weekend and holiday coverage required.
• Ratios: 1:1-2; 1:3 for intermediate care.

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) preferred
• NIH Stroke Certification preferred
• Chemotherapy certification preferred (if applicable)

Note: Certifications must be current and may require renewal confirmation if expiring within a month of start.

Required Skills and Competencies

• EPIC electronic health record system
• CVP, CVVH, hemodynamic monitoring
• Interpret/manage EKG
• Pediatric Early Warning Scores (PEWs)
• Insulin administration and pumps
• Placement and management of NG tubes
• IV access including ports, arterial lines, central lines, PICCs
• Procedural sedation
• IV vasopressors
• EVD, VP shunt, ICP monitoring
• High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
• Endotracheal tubes (ETT), ventilators, tracheostomies
• Management of renal failure, CRRT, peritoneal dialysis
• Wound care and trauma management
• ECMO preferred

Floating Assignments

• May float to adolescents, pediatrics, PHOC, NICU units.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check required within 30 days of start.
• Drug screen required within 30 days of start.
• Employment history verification for at least 1 year prior to start (New Jersey state requirement).
• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history required.
• Two professional references required, including at least one managerial reference.
• Various state and federal exclusion screenings required.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within the last 12 months, cleared to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes.
• Seasonal influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually.
• Fit testing for respirators (N-95) and respiratory medical clearance required prior to start.
• Latex allergy screening questionnaire required.
• Color blindness exam required if job tasks involve color discrimination.
• Drug testing panel includes multiple substances and must be completed within 30 days of start.

Additional Training and Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required within 72 hours of signing.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required for critical care and telemetry units.
• Pass/Fail testing for EKG and medication knowledge with remediation process in place.
• Annual education sign-off and safety manual acknowledgment required.
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) training required for ER, Pediatric ER, and Behavioral Health RNs (online and in-person portions).

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of floating policy acknowledgment for every new assignment.
• Annual education PowerPoint review and sign-off.
• Vendor medical clearance form required for candidates with history of positive TB.
• Baxter orientation videos required for RNs.
• Stroke and trauma CEUs required for applicable units.

Summary

This PICU travel nurse position in New Brunswick, NJ requires a minimum of 1.5 years nursing experience, multiple pediatric and critical care certifications, and the ability to float across pediatric and neonatal units. Candidates must meet extensive health, background, and competency requirements to ensure compliance and readiness for this critical care role.