PICU RN
Wilmington, NC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,051/weekOverview
- Start Date12/07/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (2 years)
- Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse (2 years)
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse: PICU
Location: Wilmington, North Carolina Contract Length: 13 weeks Employment Type: Travel/Contract Local Candidates: Accepted
Schedule
- Shift: Night, 3x12 hours (18:45 to 07:15)
- Hours: 12 per day, 36 per week
- Ratio: 1:2
- Weekends: Every other weekend
- Float Requirement: Yes
- Unit Orientation: 36 hours
- Scrubs: Navy blue
- Storm/Hurricane Team: Assigned contract staff are expected to work a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team. Staff may be required to report during a catastrophic event, mass casualty, or disaster. Staff may be consolidated to a centralized office mid-contract and preassigned to units as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in North Carolina
- Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU) experience
- PICU experience within the last year
- One completed travel assignment
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Patient Population and Procedures
- Patient diagnoses: Trauma (MVC, GSW, near drowning), diabetic ketoacidosis, sepsis, tracheostomy/GT-dependent patients, seizures, surgical patients (orthopedic, ENT, OMFS, neurological, general surgery), and respiratory illnesses (asthma, RSV, bronchiolitis, COVID)
- Procedures: Procedural sedation, pediatric rapid response, and rapid sequence intubation (RSI)
Coverage and Support
- Intensivist coverage with PICU physician in-house based on unit needs
- Nurse practitioner coverage in-house 24/7
- Hospitalist coverage in-house 24/7
- Support services include interpretation, IV teams, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, rapid response teams, respiratory services, social services, transportation, and unit secretary
Equipment and Systems
- Equipment: Servo I ventilators, HFO ventilators, Arctic Sun, EVD
- Medication system: Pyxis
- Documentation system: Epic
- Communication: SBAR
Compliance Requirements
- Background check within 90 days of start, including education verification for the highest degree specific to the profession
- Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
- Physical within 1 year of start
- TB screening (PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-SPOT) within 1 year of start
- Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella immunity via titer or 2 vaccines
- Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination
- 2026-27 flu vaccination or approved exemption (mask required if exempt)
- N95 fit testing (or PAPR training if failed)
- Color blindness test within 1 year of start
- Annual compliance training, medication safety module, confidentiality agreement, education roster, and tobacco-free campus acknowledgement
- Employment application
- Two professional references within 3 years of start
Employer
Access Healthcare
1 nurse recommends working with Access Healthcare
Pros
Marigold is polite and professional. She goes above and beyond to ensure the contractor is well informed and has everything needed to be successful. She helped me with onboarding and getting used to the timesheet app and she answers my texts promptly, even after hours. She is a great recruiter liason. Gladys was a super helpful with onboarding and Denise will hook you up with benefits with no trouble at all. Great team to work with.
Cons
Onboarding is somewhat tedious, but they do dot every "i" and cross every T.
Recommends working with Access Healthcare
9 nurses found this helpful
Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
About Wilmington, NC
As a Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse in Wilmington, NC here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Wilmington is slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the primary factor.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Summer average high: 89°F, average low: 70°F.
- Winter average high: 58°F, average low: 36°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Wilmington, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially in the off-peak tourist seasons.
- Wilmington is car-friendly, with relatively low traffic congestion.
- Public transportation options are limited, but there are some bus routes available.
- Wilmington has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the pollen from the many trees and plants in the area.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Wilmington.
- Wilmington offers a variety of activities including exploring the historic downtown area, visiting museums, enjoying fresh seafood at local restaurants, and engaging in outdoor activities such as golfing and fishing.
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