Pediatric ICU Registered Nurse
Alexandria, LA
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Unit Information:  Pediatric Intensive Care (64573)

·         Location: Alexandria, LA

Address: 501 Medical Center Drive

Floor: 3rd

Building: Rapides Women’s & Children’s Hospital

General Information

Tell us about the unit(s):

·         Number of Beds – 6

·         Type of staff:

o    Day Shift – 1 charge nurse & 1 RN/LPN (RN/LPN count varies with census)

o    Night Shift – 1 charge nurse & 1 RN/LPN (RN/LPN count varies with census)

·         Patient Ratios – 1:1-2

·         Type of equipment – Alaris IV pump/Bair hugger/Kangaroo Feeding Pump/Giraffe infant warmer/Ventilators/BiPap/High Flow O2

·         EMR – Meditech/Pyxis

Typical hiring profile

Skill Set Most recruited for: 

Must have:  candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.

·          1 year pediatric ICU nursing experience

Preferred or nice to have:  candidates with these skills will be considered first.

·         PICU, NICU experience

·         Experienced in other women’s health areas (labor and delivery, ob/gyn)

List typical procedures performed on unit(s):  

·         Spinal taps

·         Titration of critical drips: sedation/vasoactive/paralytic

·         Sedated MRI

·         EKG/EEG/Telemetry

·         Port Access & Discontinuation

·         Intubation/Extubation

Best personality Fit:

·         Patient person who is able to multi task and prioritize tasks effectively

·         Self-starter

·         Organized

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

·         ACLS, BLS, PALS

Floating Area(s):

·         May float to NICU (take low acuity) or Nursery

·         May float to Ob/gyn if qualified

Dress Code:

·         Scrub Color/Attire - Teal

Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines.

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Weekends and On call(if any)

Rotating weekends. May work mixed schedule of days/nights/weekends to fill scheduling holes as needed