PICU Registered Nurse
Lubbock, TX
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position is based in a pediatric healthcare facility. The role involves providing specialized care to critically ill children across various units, including Pediatric Medicine/Surgical and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The position requires flexibility to float between units and adheres to self-scheduling practices.

Job Details

• Position: PICU RN
• Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
• Location: [Location to be specified by employer]
• Certifications: BLS, PALS
• Education Requirements: Valid state license (compact license accepted)
• Experience: At least 1 year of PICU experience required; minimum of 1 year of clinical experience
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Schedule Flexibility: Self-scheduling, work 3 consecutive shifts or split shifts, variable weekend shifts
• Float: Float rotation may be required to Pediatric Medicine/Surgical and NICU units
• Patient Ratios: 1:2 in the PICU setting
• Additional Responsibilities: Assist/manage intubation, BiPAP/CPAP management, care of ventilated patients, central line care, sedation management, ICP monitoring, ABG interpretation, dysrhythmia interpretation, isolation precautions, IV vasopressors, management of chest tubes, PICC line management, post-cardiac surgery care, suctioning, telemetry, ventilator management
• Other Requirements: Must have prior charge experience and charting experience with Epic system; minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits