Travel PICU Nurse - Night Shift, 1:2 Care, High Pay

American Traveler; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced PICU Registered Nurse for a night shift assignment in New Jersey. The ideal candidate holds an active NJ State or Compact RN license and has a minimum of 2 years in PICU, with BLS and PALS on file.

The role involves working in a 4-bed PICU with 8 convertible beds, 3x12 hour nights, and potential float duties to NICU and L&D/PP, with a local-candidate option within 75 miles at local rate.

Qualifications

• Active NJ State or Compact RN license in hand
• Current BLS and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of PICU experience required
• Must pass a Basic Arrhythmia Exam with a minimum score of 80%, no retakes permitted
• Proficiency in systematic EKG rhythm interpretation, heart rate calculations, and identification of rhythms and blocks
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Proof of completed COVID-19 vaccination series and booster required
• Current Nursys verification required for consideration
• One supervisory/manager reference dated within one year of assignment start required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Work in a 4-bed PICU with 8 additional convertible beds that can be monitored as PICU or pediatric beds
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 19:00-7:30
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2 in PICU and 1:3-4 in pediatrics
• Total care required as no PCAs are assigned to the unit
• Care provided to COVID-19 positive patients
• Uses CPAP, Vapotherm, and high flow oxygen equipment
• Required to float to NICU with training provided, and to L&D/PP as helping hands only
• May also be required to float to the Ridgewood Observation Unit
• Every third weekend required
• Self-scheduling available with manager final approval, block scheduling allowed with commitment to assigned weekends
• Provide total patient care to pediatric ICU patients including those with COVID-19
• Local candidates within 75 miles are accepted at the local rate
• Prior permanent employees of the facility are not eligible for this travel assignment
• Candidates who worked in New Jersey within the past 7 years must provide verified employer name, address, and phone number for each NJ employer
• Required lab work must begin within two business days of offer acceptance

Skills

PICU nursing

Night shift readiness

BLS

PALS

IV therapy

EKG interpretation

Meditech

Tools

Meditech

Job description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced PICU Registered Nurse for a night shift assignment in New Jersey. The ideal candidate holds an active NJ State or Compact RN license and has a minimum of 2 years in PICU, with BLS and PALS on file.

The role involves working in a 4-bed PICU with 8 convertible beds, 3x12 hour nights, and potential float duties to NICU and L&D/PP, with a local-candidate option within 75 miles at local rate.