PICU Registered Nurse
Charlotte, North Carolina
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center

Job Opportunity: PICU Registered Nurse

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) with a focus on neurology post-operative care. The unit manages a variety of patient diagnoses including respiratory, neurosurgery, hematology/oncology, excluding cardiac surgery and dialysis.

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Registered Nurse with PICU experience (PICU experience is mandatory)
• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in nursing (including PICU experience)
• Traveler Experience: 1st time travelers accepted if they meet the 2-year experience minimum
• Certifications:

  • BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Preferred Skills

• Neurology experience
• Chemotherapy administration
• IV placement and lab draws

Work Details

• Patient Age Range: 0-17 years
• Unit Size: 8-10 beds
• Patient Ratios: Typically 1:2 based on acuity, sometimes 1:3
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts (18:45 - 07:15)
• Hours: 36 hours can be offered
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Float Requirement: Float as needed
• Call Requirement: None
• Return to Office (RTO): Not allowed after booking; max 7 days for auto offer

Patient Diagnoses

• Respiratory issues
• Neurosurgery cases
• Hematology/Oncology
• Excludes cardiac surgery and dialysis patients

Scheduling

• Scheduler works with travelers to accommodate preferences
• Every other weekend scheduling with attempts to fill schedule gaps

Dress Code

• Scrubs not provided
• Peds-friendly tops with navy blue pants or navy

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks within 6 months required
• Drug testing (9-panel) within 6 months required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year required
• Required immunizations and titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Physical exam and health documents per travel healthcare standards
• Various competency exams including medication, dysrhythmia/EKG (with remediation process if needed)
• Education verification and licensure verification required
• Photo for badge (passport style, solid white background) required promptly after signing contract
• Completion of facility-specific orientation and safety training modules required
• Confidentiality agreement and hospital policies acknowledgment required

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required; 1st time travelers are accepted with 2 years of experience
• Float requirement means flexibility to work in other units as needed
• No call responsibilities
• Strict policy on Return to Office (RTO) and call-offs; excessive RTO may lead to cancellation

This position is ideal for experienced PICU nurses looking for a travel assignment in a pediatric critical care setting with a focus on neurology and post-operative care.