PICU RN
Morgantown, West Virginia
WVU Medicine Golisano Children's Hospital

Registered Nurse

Job Overview

• Specialty: PICU
• Location: Morgantown, West Virginia
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Rotating day/night, 12-hour shifts
• Hours per week: 36

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse
• 2 years of PICU experience
• BLS certification
• PALS certification
• COVID-19 vaccination required

Schedule and Assignment Details

• Self-scheduling is used, with possible block scheduling if unit needs are met
• Weekend requirement: 2 weekends in a 4-week schedule
• Holiday coverage is required if needed
• No call requirement
• Floating may include pediatric, L&D, NICU, and acute pediatrics units
• Travelers should be comfortable caring for adult patients if needed

Unit Notes

• PICU with 20 total beds
• Typical patient ratios: 1:1-2 in ICU and 1:3 in stepdown
• Common patient types include congenital heart, DKA, respiratory, neurosurgery, tracheostomy, ventilator, and G-tube cases
• Drips may include sedation and vasoactive medications
• Respiratory support includes vents, CPAP, and BiPAP
• Telemetry is monitored off unit
• In-house pediatric coverage is available 24/7

Orientation

• EPIC training
• NSO
• Competencies and equipment review with a clinical preceptor
• 3 shifts in PICU with a mentor

Dress Code

• Dark gray (pewter) scrubs