Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics CVICU
Charlotte, NC
TNAA TotalMed RN
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Unit Information:
Beds: 20
Unit broken into two sides that mirror one another with 10 beds on each side. Nurses station is centralized in the middle, with the most critical patients being placed behind the nurses station
Required Experience: 2 years Pediatric Cardiac ICU experience in a similar facility for acuity
Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes

Required Licensure & Certifications:  BLS, PALS, NIHSS

Technology/Equipment:
EMR: EPIC - required
IV Pump: Alaris
Med dispensing: Omnicell
Monitors: Phillips

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
Very high acuity patient population – ages 0-18 years old
Patients with congenital heart differences that have undergone surgery, medical management of pre-transplant and post-transplant, s/p cath lab, ventricular assistive devices, ECMO, Impella, Dialysis, Aquadex (Renal Replacement Therapy)

Patient Ratios:  RN: Varies on acuity: 2:1, 1:1, 1:2

Skills required:
Experience with fresh open heart post op patients; transplant experience, experience with the following devices: Aquadex (renal replacement therapy), Impella, ECMO
EPIC experience
Ability/Competency to float to PICU – discussed during interview

Floating: If yes, where?  Yes - PICU, NICU, Gen Peds – will float as needed

Scheduling:
Weekend rotation: every other weekend or fewer as needed – Fri/Sat/Sun
Call requirement: Yes, based on previous date
Holiday Expectations: Travelers will work 75% of holidays, Unit requirement is every other holiday
RTO: Manager approval
Shift times: 0645 – 1845, 1845 - 0645
Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks

Other notes:
Scrub Color: Navy
Parking: Free? Yes