Travel PICU RN - $3,867 per week

TotalMed; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed Hours

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Wellness and fitness programs

Referral bonus

Employee assistance programs

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in New York, New York. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years' recent acute care experience and is available for a 13-week assignment.

As a PICU RN, you will monitor vital signs, manage ventilators and lines, and assist physicians during exams and procedures. This travel role requires endurance for long shifts and a teamwork‑driven approach with patients' families.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of recent acute care experience.
• BLS, PALS, NRP certifications required or in progress.
• Pediatric ICU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vital signs and initiate corrective actions as needed.
• Follow continuous cardiac/respiratory monitor readings and report changes.
• Change dressings, insert IVs/catheters, and manage central lines when required.
• Monitor and adjust ventilators and other critical care equipment.
• Assist physicians during exams, treatments and procedures.

Skills

Acute care nursing

Vital signs monitoring

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

BLS

PALS

NRP

Tools

Ventilators

ECG monitoring

IV/CV catheter care

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 46 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 New York, NY. 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, 2 Years

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed RN Job ID #1520281. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 46.0 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.

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