Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $1,346 per week

TotalMed Inc.

Hoffman Estates (IL)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A travel nursing agency is seeking a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit RN for immediate openings in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. The position requires 1-2 years of recent acute care experience and certifications including BLS, PALS, and NRP. Responsibilities include providing critical care to pediatric patients, monitoring vital signs, and collaborating with healthcare teams. The role offers weekly pay, 401k, and medical, dental, and vision benefits starting from day one.

Qualifications

Registered Nurse with 1-2 years of recent acute care experience.
Ability to monitor patients' vital signs and perform necessary interventions.
Experience in using specialized equipment like ventilators.

Responsibilities

Provide critical care to pediatric patients.
Collaborate with physicians and specialists for coordinated care.
Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients.

Skills

BLS certification

PALS certification

NRP certification

CPI certification

2 years of acute care experience

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Discipline: RN
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel

We're looking for Pediatric Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Hoffman Estates, IL. The right RN should have 1-2 years' recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.

As a PICU RN, you'll provide critical care to pediatric patients as part of a broader medical team. You will collaborate with physicians, specialists and the patients' families to ensure the best coordinated care for these special patients. PICU Travel Nurses provide care to children and adolescents with a wide range of conditions, ranging from common childhood diseases to life‑threatening illnesses.

As a PICU Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

Monitor patients' vital signs and initiate corrective action when necessary.
Follow continuous cardiac and respiratory monitor readings, such as EKG tracings, O2 stats, CVP/arterial line waveforms, if applicable, and report any observed changes.
Change dressings, insert catheters, start IVs (both central venous and arterial).
Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients, such as ventilators.
Assist physician during examination, treatment and procedures, which can include life‑saving situations.
Assist with the insertion or discontinuation of CV catheters, arterial lines, external ventricular drains, Foleys, epidural catheters and endotracheal tubes.

PICU Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 10-20 pounds of equipment at times. PICU RNs may face hazards from exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases.

Requirements*: BLS, PALS, NRP, CPI, 2 Years

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Travel Job ID #1407245. Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - PICU RN - Travel Nurse

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