Travel RN - Pediatric ICU

Job Details

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU position requiring 2 years of PICU experience and a WV or compact RN license.

Acute care setting in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) of a children's hospital
20-bed unit with an average daily census of about 15 patients
ICU ratios of 1:1-2 and stepdown ratios of 1:3
Patient population includes Congenital Heart Program, DKA, respiratory, neurosurgery, tracheostomy, ventilator, and G-tube cases, with possible adult patients
RNs are required to titrate drips including sedation (Fentanyl, Versed, Precedex), vasoactive medications, and TPN/MIVF per physician orders
Uses EPIC EMR
Charge Nurse coverage depends on staffing, with a free House Supervisor always available
Nurse aides support the unit, assisting with feeding, FSBS, equipment, and admissions prep
In-house pediatrician, resident, and APP coverage available 24/7
RT manages ventilators, CPAP, and BiPAP equipment
Telemetry is monitored off unit with strips read by tele staff
12-hour shifts rotating between 7a-7p and 7p-7a with self-scheduling
Weekend requirement of 2 weekends per 4-week schedule (Fri/Sat/Sun considered weekend shifts)
Holiday rotation required as needed, worked into the permanent staff holiday schedule
No call or standby requirement
Floating required within children's services including L&D, NICU, and Acute Peds, with standard ratios expected

Active WV or compact RN license required
BLS and PALS certification required
Minimum 2 years of PICU experience required
BSN not required for this position
Must be comfortable caring for adult patients if needed
COVID vaccination required, with medical or religious exemption process available

Provide direct patient care to critically ill pediatric patients, including titrating sedation and vasoactive drips per physician orders
Collaborate with in-house physicians, residents, APPs, and RT staff for coordinated care
Unit-specific orientation includes EPIC training, NSO, competency and equipment review with a clinical preceptor, and 3 shifts with a mentor
Dress code requires dark gray (pewter) scrubs
Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius from the facility
Previous travelers or permanent staff at this facility must have a 2-year break before reapplying
Travelers may not work within the WVU Medicine system for more than one cumulative year without taking a required 2-year break