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 with Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience to provide care for patients aged 0-17 years. The unit manages a variety of complex cases including neurology post-operative patients, respiratory issues, hematology/oncology, and neurosurgery. Cardiac surgery and dialysis patients are not typically seen on this unit.

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• PICU experience is required
• Unit will accept first-time travelers with at least 2 years of experience (prior travel experience not required)

Certifications

• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Preferred: Chemotherapy certification, Neurology experience, IV placement, and lab draw skills

Skills

• Experience managing neurology post-operative patients
• Ability to administer chemotherapy (preferred)
• IV placement and lab draws (preferred)

Work Details

• Patient Ratio: Typically 1:2 based on acuity, sometimes 1:3
• Unit Size: 8-10 beds
• Patient Age Range: 0-17 years
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts (06:45 AM - 7:15 PM)
• Hours: 36 hours can be offered
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Float Requirement: Float as needed
• Call Requirement: None
• RTO (Request Time Off): Maximum 7 days allowed for auto-offer; no RTO after booking allowed onsite
• Scheduling: Scheduler works with travelers to accommodate preferences

Patient Diagnoses

• Respiratory conditions
• Neurosurgery
• Hematology/Oncology
• Neurology post-op
• Excludes cardiac surgery and dialysis patients

Uniform

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

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 6 months
• Drug testing within 6 months (9-panel or instant acceptable)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (with exceptions for past positives)
• Required immunizations and titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Photo for badge (passport style, solid white background) required before start
• Various facility-specific documents and acknowledgments (confidentiality, hospital policies, medication safety, etc.)
• Competency exams including Dysrhythmia/EKG competency (must pass with 82% or higher)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required for new contracts
• Color blindness test within 1 year
• Education verification and licensure verification required

Additional Notes

• No call-offs or additional RTO allowed onsite after booking; violations may lead to cancellation
• Scheduler support available to help with shift scheduling and weekend coverage
• Radiation badges required only for specific specialties (not applicable here)
• Epic test-out option available for experienced candidates in certain specialties (not specified for PICU)

This position is ideal for a PICU nurse with solid pediatric critical care experience looking for a 13-week travel assignment in Charlotte, NC, with supportive scheduling and a focus on neurology and oncology patient care.