Travel PICU Registered Nurse - $2,930 per week

TotalMed; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed Hours

Continuing Education

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Wellness and fitness programs

Referral bonus

Employee assistance programs

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

TotalMed is seeking a travel nurse RN for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in Madera, California. This 13-week position demands 1-2 years of recent acute care experience and key certifications such as ACLS, BLS, and PALS. Responsibilities include continuous monitoring of pediatric patients, collaboration with medical teams, and handling critical care tasks. The role offers guaranteed hours, weekly pay, and immediate benefits starting from day one, ideal for dedicated professionals ready for a rewarding travel nursing experience.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' recent acute care experience.
• ACLS, BLS, PALS certifications required.
• Physical ability to lift 10-20 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients' vital signs and take corrective actions.
• Assist physicians during examinations and procedures.
• Change dressings, insert catheters, and start IVs.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

PALS

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 Madera, California.

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care


• Discipline: RN


• Duration: 13 weeks


• 34 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 Madera, CA. The right RN should have 1-2 years' recent acute care experience.

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, Foley's, 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: ACLS, BLS, PALS, 2 years. Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Travel Job ID #1419977. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 34 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.

Benefits

• Weekly pay


• Guaranteed Hours


• Continuing Education


• 401k retirement plan


• Sick pay


• Wellness and fitness programs


• Referral bonus


• Employee assistance programs


• Medical benefits


• Dental benefits


• Vision benefits


• Benefits start day 1