PICU RN
Atlanta, Georgia
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite

PICU Registered Nurse

Overview

• Location: Atlanta, Georgia
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 to 07:00)
• Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
• Start: ASAP starts only
• Holiday requirement: Must be available for either the Thanksgiving or Christmas holiday rotation, based on staffing needs. Candidates requesting both holidays off will not be considered.
• Weekends: Every other weekend

Assignment Scope

• Unit: PICU, with float to other ICUs across two campuses
• Float units: NICU (Level IV), TICU, PICU, and CICU
• Patient ratio: 1:2
• General care float: If there is no ICU need, candidates may be asked to float to general care areas.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Georgia
• PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care) experience of 1 year, completed within the last year
• NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care) experience
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• BLS issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Background and Screening

• Background check: Within 30 days of start, including SSN trace, statewide, county, nationwide, and sex offender searches. Renewed for each contract extension.
• Other screenings: EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG searches within 30 days of start, updated at each renewal or extension
• Identity and work eligibility: Government-issued photo ID carried during all service hours, Social Security card, and E-Verify (or attestation)
• Drug testing: 10-panel test including nicotine (cotinine). Must test for cotinine/nicotine. Instant tests are not accepted. Completed within 60 days of start.

Health Requirements

• Physical exam: Within 1 year of start
• Tdap: Required, no 10-year limit. Declinations and exemptions not accepted.
• Tuberculosis: QuantiFERON or T-SPOT within 3 months of start. PPD not accepted. Chest X-ray with radiology read required for a positive TB history within the last 3 months. TB questionnaire required.
• Measles (rubeola), mumps, rubella, and varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines. Negative or equivocal titers require 2 boosters, or 1 booster and a re-titer showing immunity. Cannot start with a second booster pending. Re-titer should be drawn 30 days after vaccination.
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer with numerical value and reference range, plus proof of 3 vaccinations, or a declination
• Influenza: Seasonal flu vaccine documentation required all year. Mandatory. Exemptions not accepted.
• N95 fit test: Completed within 12 months of start. Must be 3M N95 in one of these sizes: 1860, 1860 Small, 1870, or 1870+. Facial hair must be removed if it prevents proper fit.

Documentation and Orientation

• Two clinical references (hospital evaluations accepted)
• Complete employment application and resume
• Skills checklist for the applicable unit, updated annually
• Annual proof of OSHA, HIPAA, and Joint Commission training (signed attestation or CORE testing accepted)
• Confidentiality and security agreement signed before start

Not Required

• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)