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Job Opportunity: Temporary Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) (Days)

Location: Des Moines, Iowa

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a temporary assignment in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). The role involves providing critical care to infants, children, and teens in a 12-bed, all-private-room PICU. The nurse must be willing to float to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Emergency Department (ED) patient holds as needed.

Contract Length

13 weeks

Work Schedule

36-40 hours per week, with overtime billable after 40 hours
May include holiday and on-call shifts with additional compensation

Key Responsibilities

Provide specialized nursing care in the PICU for critically ill or injured pediatric patients
Float to NICU to care for “feeders and growers” (babies on oxygen or antibiotics, not the sickest infants)
May float to ED patient holds as required
Collaborate with pediatric critical care doctors and transport teams
Utilize EPIC EMR system for documentation and patient care

Required Qualifications

Minimum 24 months of current PICU / Pediatric Intensive Care experience
Active Iowa RN license or compact/multistate license at time of submission
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification (AHA)
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA or ARC)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification (AHA or ARC)
Experience with EPIC EMR system
Must be willing to float to NICU and ED patient holds
Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

Professional references or performance evaluations within the last 24 months

Additional Information

Family-centered care environment designed specifically for children
PICU features private patient rooms with family amenities such as consultation rooms and lounges
State-of-the-art equipment and patient monitoring systems

Prior Travel Experience

Not explicitly required

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric critical care nurses seeking a temporary role in a supportive, family-focused hospital environment.

Facility

Blank Children's Hospital

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Childrens

ADDRESS1200 Pleasant StreetDes Moines, IA 50309

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Des Moines, IA

About

Des Moines is Iowa's capital and largest city. Located on the Des Moines River in the south-central part of the state, it offers Midwestern charm and a wide range of attractions. Over 800 miles of biking trails and countless others for walking, running or hiking draw outdoor enthusiasts. Just southwest of downtown is Gray's Lake Park, with a 1.9-mile trail that circles the lake, a designated beach area for swimming and boat rentals for those wanting to take out canoes and sailboats. Des Moines is also a wonderful fishing spot for largemouth bass, catfish and crappie. Downtown Historic Court hosts the local farmers' market, one of the best in the country, with vendors from more than 50 Iowa counties selling everything from handcrafted items and flowers to fresh produce, cheeses and meats, and live entertainment while browsing.

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