PICU RN Per Diem

Saint Peter’s Health Care System; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Peter's Health Care System in New Brunswick, NJ, invites applications for a PICU RN Per Diem in the Pediatric ICU. Saint Peter's is renowned for Magnet-designated nursing excellence and patient outcomes, with a team of award-winning nurses.

As a PICU RN Per Diem, you will collaborate with a dedicated team, perform assessments, administer medications, and document care in alignment with standards. NJ RN licensure and relevant certifications are required or preferred per the posted

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
• One (1) year of experience preferred
• BSN preferred
• BLS certification required, as approved by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification obtained during clinical orientation
• PALS certification obtained during clinical orientation
• ECG course completed during clinical orientation
• Procedural Sedation course completed course completed course completed during clinical orientation
• Critical Care course completed during clinical orientation

Responsibilities

• Be a positive contributor to our collaborative nursing team
• Utilize excellent assessment skills to determine the health status of assigned patients as outlined in the Nursing Standards
• Ensure all procedures are performed based on established Standards of Care
• Administer medications and parenteral therapies in accordance with policy
• Meticulously document all aspects of patient care

Skills

Assessment skills

Documentation

Medication administration

Parenteral therapies

Team collaboration

Education

NJ RN license

BSN preferred

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

ECG course

Procedural Sedation course

Critical Care course

Job description

PICU RN Per Diem
Pediatric ICU

Saint Peter's is among the few hospitals in the world to have earned its 7th consecutive Magnet® designation and its first Magnet with Distinction designation. The Magnet with Distinction designation is an elite level of this recognition, awarded to organizations that demonstrate exceptional performance in nursing practices and patient outcomes. Our team of award-winning nurses is growing, and we are looking for talented, compassionate RNs to join our team.

The PICU RN Per Diem will:

• Be a positive contributor to our collaborative nursing team
• Utilize excellent assessment skills to determine the health status of assigned patients as outlined in the Nursing Standards
• Ensure all procedures are performed based on established Standards of Care
• Administer medications and parenteral therapies in accordance with policy
• Meticulously document all aspects of patient care

Requirements:

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey
• One (1) year of experience preferred
• BSN preferred
• BLS certification required, as approved by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification obtained during clinical orientation
• PALS certification obtained during clinical orientation
• ECG course completed during clinical orientation
• Procedural Sedation course completed course completed course completed during clinical orientation
• Critical Care course completed during clinical orientation

Salary Range:56.00 - 56.00 USD

We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.

The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.

Saint Peter's offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption assistance, back-up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition rewards.

You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter's.