Pediatric ICU RN
Springfield, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Springfield

Travel RN - Pediatric ICU (PICU)

Location: Springfield, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Pediatric ICU (PICU)
• Shift: Days, 3x12 hour shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
• Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed
• Number of Openings: 1
• Weekend Hours: As required by facility
• Call Requirements: No call unless sent home during shift due to low census; must be available until end of scheduled shift for possible admits

Licensure & Certifications

• Required Licensure: Current RN license eligible or licensed in Missouri
• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) from AHA only
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) or PCAR (Pediatric Care After Resuscitation)
• Preferred Certification: ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)

Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 1 year PICU experience post-orientation
• Competencies: Must be ventilator competent and have NICU capability (resume must reflect this)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Unit & Patient Information

• Unit: Pediatric ICU with 12 beds
• Patient Ratios:

  • Vented/critical patients: 1:1
  • ICU status: 2:1
  • Floor status: 3:1
  • Ratios determined by patient acuity and not guaranteed
• Float Requirements: Nurses may float to NICU, PICU, Pediatric medical floor, or Pediatric ED based on patient volume
• Patient Types: Respiratory, Surgical, Trauma/Burn, Neurosurgical, Sepsis, Hematology/Oncology, Endocrinology

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Stand and walk most of the time on duty
• Lift and push patients on stretchers and wheelchairs
• Work in a clean, air-conditioned area
• Physical demands include pushing, pulling, gripping up to 50 lbs., pinching up to 15 lbs., minimal kneeling, crouching, and crawling

Additional Information

• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required for all travelers from November 1 to April 1; declinations not accepted
• Utilizes nursing process for patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Coordinates care with ancillary departments
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality
• Adheres to Missouri Nurse Practice Act and facility standards
• Demonstrated clinical expertise and strong communication skills required
• Dress code: Black scrubs with option for pediatric-appropriate t-shirt; other attire not acceptable

Summary

This is a travel RN position in a Pediatric ICU requiring at least 1 year of PICU experience with ventilator competency and NICU capability. The role involves working 12-hour day shifts with a flexible float requirement across pediatric units. Certifications in BLS, PALS, and trauma care are mandatory, with ENPC preferred. The facility emphasizes patient safety, professional accountability, and a collaborative care environment.