Travel Nurse RN – PICU – $1,913 per week in Charlotte, NC

Job Description

Job Title: RN – PICU
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12-hour Night Shift
Hours per Shift: 36

Experience: 2 years of strong high acuity Pediatric ICU experience required.
License: RN License
Certifications: BLS, PALS

Must-Have:
EPIC experience
Experience with Artic Sun
EVDs
Camino device (ICP and temperature monitoring)
Belmont Rapid Infuser
Management of critical care vasoactive drip titration
Management of invasive lines ART lines/CVP
Aseptic and sterile techniques
Basic dressing changes
Ventilator and trach management
HOFV management
Oral/nasal suctioning
G-tube/J-tube management
Feeding tubes
Chest tubes
Epidurals
PCAs
Sedation and analgesic drip management
Foley insertion and management
Alaris & Medfusion pump management
Bedside procedures with providers
Discharge skills
CRRT experience
Ability/competency to float to Pediatric CVICU discussed during interview

Description:
The position is for a Registered Nurse in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
The facility has 247 licensed beds and is a teaching hospital with Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center credentials.
The average patient census is between 21-23 in a 24-bed unit.
Patient types include respiratory issues, trauma, DKA, seizures, neurosurgical cases, acute and chronic renal failure, orthopedic cases, surgical cases, transplants, complex medical conditions, and blood disorders.
Patient ratios vary based on acuity with typical arrangements of 2:1, 1:1, or 1:2.
Support within the department includes a Health Care Tech, Unit Secretary, Charge Nurse, Phlebotomy, IV/VAT Team, Resource Nurse, RT, Intensivist, in-house residents, and APPs.
EMR utilized is EPIC.
IV Pumps used are Alaris and Medfusion.
The unit culture emphasizes teamwork, trust, accountability, respect, and a compassionate work ethic.
Weekend rotation is required, including two Fridays, two Saturdays, two Sundays, and two Mondays within a six-week schedule.
Holiday expectations include working 75% of holidays as per unit requirements during the contract.
RTO requests need manager approval.
Orientation includes departmental training and introductions to unit standards and protocols.
Travelers may be floated to Pediatric CVICU, NICU, Neonatal PCU, or General Pediatrics as needed.