Travel PICU Registered Nurse - $1,805 per week

TotalMed

Wichita (KS)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 105,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN for a PICU assignment in Wichita, Kansas. The role demands pediatric critical care skills with 12-hour night shifts and a 36-hour workweek, for 13 weeks, with travel logistics handled by TotalMed.

We require 1 year of acute care experience, BLS/PALS, and an active RN license. The nurse collaborates with physicians and families to provide high-level pediatric care and respond to emergencies promptly.

Qualifications

BLS and PALS certifications required.
1 year of acute care experience for PICU assignment.
Active RN license to practice in Kansas.

Responsibilities

Monitor pediatric patients’ vital signs and respond to changes.
Operate monitors, ventilators and IV lines as needed.
Assist physicians during procedures and exams.
Coordinate care with the medical team and families.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Telemetry monitoring

Pediatric care

Team collaboration

Education

RN license

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Job Description & Requirements

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

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

We're looking for Pediatric Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Wichita, KS. 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, 1 Year

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed RN Job ID #1518169. 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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