Travel PICU Nurse - $3,435 per week

TotalMed RN

Oakland (CA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

TotalMed RN seeks a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit RN for a travel assignment in Oakland, CA. The position is 13 weeks long, with 36 hours per week on 12-hour day shifts, offering travel nurse benefits.

Ideal candidates have 1-2 years of acute care in PICU, BLS and PALS, and a state RN license. The role involves direct pediatric critical care, collaboration with physicians and families, and rapid response in life-threatening situations.

Qualifications

Current RN license in California or compact
PALS and BLS certifications required
1-2 years of acute care experience; travel experience a plus
Additional certifications may be required before assignment

Responsibilities

Monitor vital signs and respond to changes.
Observe cardiac and respiratory monitors (EKG, O2 stats).
Insert IVs and catheters; manage lines.
Assist with examinations, treatments, procedures.
Operate ventilators and related equipment.

Skills

PICU RN

PALS

BLS

Acute care

Ventilator care

Travel nursing

Education

RN license

BSN (preferred)

Job description

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Oakland, California.

Job Description & Requirements

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

We're looking for Pediatric Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Oakland, CA. 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, 5 Years * Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed RN Job ID #1457360. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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

About TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

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