Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Charlotte, NC
TNAA TotalMed RN
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

TNAA/TotalMed Interview/Offer

Unit

• 6P Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• Manager interviews required

Certifications Required

• BLS
• PALS

Experience Required

• Minimum 2 years of high-acuity Pediatric ICU experience
• Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• EPIC experience required

Clinical Skills & Equipment Experience

• Arctic Sun
• EVDs
• Camino device (ICP and temperature monitoring)
• Belmont Rapid Infuser
• Vasoactive drip titration
• Invasive line management (ART lines, CVP)
• Aseptic and sterile technique
• Basic dressing changes
• Ventilator and tracheostomy management
• HFOV management
• Oral and nasal suctioning
• G-tube and J-tube management
• Feeding tubes
• Chest tubes
• Epidurals and PCAs
• Sedation and analgesic drip management
• Foley catheter insertion and management
• Alaris and Medfusion pumps
• Assisting with bedside procedures
• Discharge skills
• CRRT experience

Floating Requirements

• Must be competent to float to Pediatric CVICU (discussed during interview)
• May float as needed to:
  • Pediatric CVICU
  • NICU
  • Neonatal PCU
  • General Pediatrics

Nurse-to-Patient Ratios

• Based on acuity:
  • 1:1
  • 2:1
  • 1:2

Weekend Rotation

• Required to work 8 weekend shifts every 6 weeks, including:
  • 2 Fridays
  • 2 Saturdays
  • 2 Sundays
  • 2 Mondays
• Shifts may be grouped together or worked separately, as long as all 8 occur within the 6-week schedule

Call Requirement

• No call required for travelers
• If PICU does not need the traveler, they may be floated to:
  • Pediatric CVICU
  • Pediatric Progressive Care
  • NICU
  • General Pediatrics units within LCH