PRN PICU RN Job in Newark, New Jersey

Gifted Healthcare; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Gifted Healthcare is seeking a Pediatric Intensive Care RN (PICU RN) to provide age-appropriate care in a pediatric intensive care setting in Newark, New Jersey. The role involves collaborating with the health care team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans, and to assist physicians during examinations, treatments, and procedures.

The PICU RN will monitor vital signs, track continuous cardiac and respiratory readings, administer infusion therapies, and support invasive line

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient’s vital signs, such as blood pressure, breathing, and heart rate
• Follow continuous cardiac and respiratory monitor readings, such as EKG tracings, O2 stats, CVP/arterial line waveforms
• Administer infusion therapy, including IV fluids, antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, electrolytes
• Assist with the insertion or discontinuation of CV catheters, arterial lines, external ventricular drains, epidural catheters, and endotracheal tubes, Foleys Shift: Days

Job description

Pediatric Intensive Care RNs (PICU RNs) provide age-appropriate care to pediatric patients and consult with health care team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans. The PICU RN assists the physician during examination, treatment, and procedures, which can include life-saving situations. PICU RN job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Monitor patient’s vital signs, such as blood pressure, breathing, and heart rate
• Follow continuous cardiac and respiratory monitor readings, such as EKG tracings, O2 stats, CVP/arterial line waveforms
• Administer infusion therapy, including IV fluids, antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, electrolytes
• Assist with the insertion or discontinuation of CV catheters, arterial lines, external ventricular drains, epidural catheters, and endotracheal tubes, Foleys Shift: Days