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PICU RN
Saint Louis, Missouri
Saint Louis Children's Hospital

$2,022-2,389/week

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PICU RN

Overview

Travel/Contract role in Saint Louis, Missouri
PICU
3x12 hour rotating shifts
Day shifts: 0700-1930
Night shifts: 1900-0730
1:2 ratio
36 hours per week
First-timers accepted
Pending license accepted
Locals not accepted; local radius is 75 miles
No on-call
No block schedule accommodation
Will float within scope to NICU, CVICU, Stepdown, PICU overflow floor with low acuity MS patients, and may float as an RN Assist for 1:1 observation for safety and behavioral health purposes
Will work with COVID patients
No burns except stabilize only
No hearts
Bedside surgeries/procedures
40 staffed beds on unit

Required Qualifications

Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
1.5 years of PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care experience
PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care experience within the last year
BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support issued by American Heart Association
Valid RN license in Missouri
2 professional references
Government issued ID
Background check
Education verification
Drug testing
Physical exam within 1 year of start
Fit mask
Tdap vaccine or declination
Negative TB screening or chest x-ray
Flu vaccination or exemption during flu season
Employment application
Skills checklist
Unit-specific competency exam
Medication test/pharmacology competency exam
HIPAA acknowledgement
Latex allergy questionnaire
Confidentiality form
Regulatory compliance education
Hep B declination
SSN & DOB confirmation
Hand hygiene policy acknowledgement
Fingernail policy acknowledgement
Dress code policy acknowledgement

Preferred

Level I Trauma experience
Post op experience
Respiratory failure experience
Liver transplants experience
Sepsis experience
Post BMT experience
Supervisors within the last year preferred for references

Facility Notes

Children's acute care hospital
Teaching hospital
Scrub color: any or St. Louis Children's Hospital T-shirts/jackets
Charting: EPIC
Parking available at daily garage rates

Facility

Saint Louis Children's Hospital

4.5rating(14 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with Saint Louis Children's Hospital

Anonymous

PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care (RN)

Staff Position

5.0rating

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Childrens
294 beds

ADDRESSOne Children's PlaceSaint Louis, MO 63110

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About Saint Louis, MO

As a Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse in Saint Louis, MO here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Saint Louis is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city for travel nurses.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Saint Louis, with options ranging from furnished apartments to corporate housing.

Transportation

Saint Louis is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system called Metrolink.

Demographics

Saint Louis has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues include heart disease and obesity.
There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

Saint Louis offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, art museums like the Saint Louis Art Museum, live music venues, sports events such as baseball games at Busch Stadium, and outdoor attractions like the Missouri Botanical Garden and Forest Park.

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