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PICU Registered Nurse
Paramus, New Jersey
The Valley Hospital

$2,455-2,851/week

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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PICU

Location: Paramus, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Float shift required to NICU (training provided). Also float to Labor & Delivery and Postpartum as support.
Every third weekend required.
Unit includes 4 PICU beds and 8 convertible beds (monitored or pediatrics).
Nurse-to-patient ratio: PICU 1:2, Pediatrics 1:3-4.
Self-scheduling with manager approval; block scheduling allowed but must work assigned weekends.
No PCAs on unit; total patient care required.
Care for COVID patients on the unit.
Equipment experience: CPAP, Vapo, high flow oxygen.

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in New Jersey.
Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) nursing experience, with experience within the last year.
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
Experience working with pediatric patients.

Additional Information

Floating to NICU is mandatory; training provided.
Floating to Labor & Delivery and Postpartum units is occasional and supportive.
Must be willing to work every third weekend.
No patient care assistants on the unit; full patient care responsibilities.
COVID patients are cared for on this unit.
Self-scheduling with final approval by manager; block scheduling possible.
Must complete facility-specific learning modules and pass post-tests prior to start.
Pass/fail testing onsite with one attempt allowed; failure results in contract cancellation.

Summary

This is a travel contract Registered Nurse position in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit requiring at least 2 years of PICU experience, current NJ RN licensure, and certifications including BLS, PALS, and NRP. The role involves floating to NICU (mandatory), Labor & Delivery, and Postpartum units, with weekend work every third weekend. Candidates must meet extensive health, background, and competency requirements prior to start.