Travel Nurse RN - PICU

Ascension Healthcare; Hoffman Estates (IL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Healthcare seeks a Registered Nurse for its Associate Travel Program in Pediatrics ICU. This permanent, full-time role involves 8-13 week travel assignments to various locations. Applicants must have a relevant RN license and specific pediatric certifications. The position offers competitive pay and various benefits, including paid time off, health insurance, and retirement options.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits with employer match

Long-term & short-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification within 30 days required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification within 180 days required.
• Registered Nurse license prior to hire required.
• One year of RN experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care as per established protocols.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans.
• Coordinate all disciplines for patient care.
• Assess and coordinate discharge planning.

Skills

Patient Care

Monitoring

Coordination

Assessment

Communication

Education

Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing

Job description

**Details**

+ $1,592-$2,492 Weekly Rate

+ **Department:** Associate Travel Program - Pediatrics ICU

+ **Schedule:** Multiple shifts available, 36 hours per week

+ **Hospital:** Multiple Ascension acute care hospitals

+ **Location:** Local and national travel options are available dependent on need

This position is a permanent, full time position made up of 8-13 week travel assignments - not a short term option or temporary contract. Ability to extend as needed. Benefited positions available, rate changes will apply.

For more information about the internal Ascension Travel Program, please visit our site (https://about.ascension.org/our-work/associate-travel-program) .

**Benefits**

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._

**Responsibilities**

Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

+ Implement and monitor patient care plans. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.

+ Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.

+ Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.

+ Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

**Requirements**

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

+ BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

+ Pediatric Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transferdate required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

+ Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Must have compact RN license or state RN license relevant to travel assignment location prior to start of assignment.

Education:

+ Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.

Work Experience:

+ One year of RN experience in an acute care setting required.

**Additional Preferences**

+ One year of **recent** experience in PICU strongly preferred.

+ Local and national travel options are available dependent on need. Candidates are stipend eligible for sites over 50+ miles from their permanent residence. Partner with Recruitment to learn more.

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**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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