Travel RN - Pediatric ICU

American Traveler; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursements

Licensure reimbursements

Weekly payroll

Online CEUs

Non-taxed per diem

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC is hiring a RN for a Pediatric ICU assignment in Missouri. Requires 2 years PICU experience and an active MO or Compact RN license, plus BLS and PALS. Night shifts 19:00–07:30, 4x12 hours, with Fri/Sat/Sun or Sat/Sun/Mon options.

Cerner charting preferred; 36- or 48-hour contracts available. This travel role involves floating across the organization and direct nursing care for PICU patients, with 1:2-3 patient ratios.

Qualifications

• Active RN license MO or Compact in hand
• BLS and PALS certifications required
• 2 years PICU experience required
• Experience with arterial and central line care, ABG interpretation, and pediatric dosage calculations

Responsibilities

• Care for pediatric ICU patients in a teaching hospital
• Maintain 1:2-3 patient ratio
• Night shift 19:00–07:30 (4x12 hours)
• Mandatory floating across the organization (including sitter duties)
• Provide direct nursing care with respiratory and cardiovascular monitoring
• Cerner charting preferred; 36 or 48 hour contracts available
• Work 50% of holidays and weekends as needed
• Travel assignments with housing and licensure reimbursements

Skills

PICU experience

Ventilator management

ABG interpretation

IV therapy

Phlebotomy

Central line care

PICC line care

Pediatric care

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Pediatric ICU position requiring 2 years of PICU experience and an active MO or Compact RN license.

Requirements

• Active RN license, MO or Compact, required in hand at time of consideration
• BLS and PALS certifications required
• TNCC certification appreciated but not required
• Minimum 2 years of PICU experience required
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, and administration of blood and blood products
• Arterial line management, central line care, and PICC line management skills
• Experience with ventilator management, airway care, and interpretation of ABGs
• Experience with antiarrhythmics, IV vasopressors, and pediatric dosage calculations
• Experience with insulin administration and interpretation/management of dysrhythmias
• Ability to ambulate, reach, and move objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs
• Ability to work in an environment with routine exposure to contagious illnesses

Responsibilities

• Work in the Pediatric ICU (PICU) of a teaching hospital setting
• Care for general pediatric ICU patients with a 1:2-3 patient ratio
• Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours, 19:00-7:30
• Blocked schedule options available: Fri/Sat/Sun or Sat/Sun/Mon
• 36 or 48 hour contracts available
• Cerner charting system preferred
• Mandatory floating required, including coverage as a Patient Observer (sitter) anywhere in the organization
• Provide direct nursing care to pediatric ICU patients, including respiratory and cardiovascular monitoring
• Facility operates 24/7, 365 days a year, with rotating shifts and holiday coverage as needed
• Required to work at least 50% of holidays occurring during the contract
• Required to work assigned weekends and be available for call as needed
• Local candidates accepted, though not eligible for extensions beyond the initial contract
• Candidates residing within 50 miles are not eligible, those 51-74 miles away may be offered a local rate
• Maximum RTO of 10 days, with none allowed during the first week due to orientation
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Travel experience is not required

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-780909

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