Travel RN - Pediatric ICU

American Traveler, LLC.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly payroll

CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced PICU RN to join our team at a Level 1 Trauma Center in Illinois. The role requires active IL RN license, BLS/PALS, and a minimum of 2 years PICU experience.

Cerner charting is required, with responsibilities including critical care nursing, ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and IV vasopressor support. Shifts are 7:00 PM–7:30 AM (3x12), with every other weekend and regular float across units.

Qualifications

• Active IL RN license required in hand at time of consideration.
• BLS and PALS certifications required.
• Minimum 2+ years of PICU experience required.
• Cerner charting experience required.
• Skills include ventilated patient management, ABG interpretation, central/PICC line care, ICP monitoring, dysrhythmia management, IV vasopressors, and pediatric dosage calculations.
• Two professional references required, from most recent employers, one per employer.
• Proof of COVID vaccination required with no exceptions.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Pediatric ICU (PICU) at a Level 1 Trauma Center.
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.
• Every other weekend requirement (2 weekends per month).
• No block scheduling permitted.
• Mandatory float facility; floating regularly across units with team support.
• May float to other Cook facilities within 50 miles with short notice.
• Cerner charting system used.
• Provide critical care nursing to PICU patients including seizure management, sedation, and respiratory support.
• RTO limits and policies apply; no weekend RTO.

Skills

PICU experience

Ventilator management

ABG interpretation

IV vasopressors

PICC line care

ICP monitoring

BLS

PALS

Education

IL RN license

Tools

Cerner

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced PICU RN for a Level 1 Trauma Center, requiring 2+ years of pediatric ICU experience and an active IL RN license.

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• BLS and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 2+ years of PICU experience required
• Cerner charting experience required
• Skills required include management of ventilated patients, ABG interpretation, central/PICC line care, ICP monitoring, dysrhythmia management, IV vasopressors, and pediatric dosage calculations
• Two professional references required, from most recent employers, one per employer
• Proof of COVID vaccination required with no exceptions

Responsibilities

• Work in the Pediatric ICU (PICU) at a Level 1 Trauma Center
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend requirement (2 weekends per month)
• No block scheduling permitted
• Mandatory float facility; floating expected regularly across units, potentially outside primary competency with team-based support
• May be required to float to other Cook facilities within 50 miles, with as little as 2 hours notice
• Cerner charting system used
• Provide critical care nursing to pediatric ICU patients including seizure management, continuous sedation, and respiratory support
• Refusal to float may result in assignment cancellation
• RTO limited to 5 days max with no more than 2 consecutive days; no RTO on weekends
• No RTO permitted on holidays or the day before/after a holiday; calling out on a holiday may result in contract cancellation
• Any scrub color accepted
• Local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius of the facility
• Returning clinicians must complete full recredentialing and orientation, even after breaks of less than 30 days
• Lab work must be completed within 72 hours of accepting the assignment

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs

Job ID: P-763433

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