Travel RN - Pediatric ICU

American Traveler, LLC.; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

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 summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU position in Montana. The role requires MT or Compact RN licensure, BLS/PALS, and at least 2 years of PICU experience.

The unit spans 18 beds with PICU and MedSurg beds, offering 12-hour night shifts and weekend coverage, with potential float to NICU and Postpartum. Orientation includes NEO and unit shifts; housing allowance, travel and licensure reimbursements are available.

Qualifications

• Active RN license MT or Compact required.
• BLS and PALS certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years PICU experience; 3 years if direct transition from nursing school.
• Skilled in starting IVs, foleys, dressing changes, wound care and device management.
• Experience with discharging skills required.
• Minimum 2 professional references dated within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Care for pediatric patients in an 18-bed unit split between PICU and MedSurg beds.
• Manage vent/trach and critical devices; EVDs and shunts monitored.
• Peds patients with respiratory, medical, surgical, trauma and neuro needs.
• No cardiac surgeries, dialysis, CRRT, ECMO, transplants or major burns.
• RNs may float to NICU and Postpartum for lower acuity patients.

Skills

RN License MT/Compact

BLS

PALS

PICU experience

IV starts

Foleys

Vent/trach management

Discharge skills

Professional references

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU position requiring 2+ years of PICU experience and MT or compact RN licensure.

Requirements

• Active RN license (MT or Compact) required
• BLS and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years PICU experience required; 3 years required if transitioning directly into PICU from nursing school
• Skilled in starting IVs, foleys, dressing changes, wound vacs, vent/trach management, suctioning, G/GJ tube management, tube feeds, chest tubes, epidurals, PCAs, and critical drip management
• Experience with discharging skills required
• Minimum 2 professional references dated within one year required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Work in an 18-bed unit split between 6 PICU beds and 12 Peds MedSurg beds, which are interchangeable
• Care for pediatric patients with respiratory, medical, surgical, trauma, and neuro conditions including vent/trach management, EVDs, shunts, cranies, and seizure monitoring
• Medically managed cardiac patients seen, but no cardiac surgeries, dialysis, CRRT, ECMO, transplants, or major burns treated
• PICU patient ratio of 1:1-2 and Peds MedSurg ratio of 1:3-4
• Staff work both PICU and MedSurg peds, with potential for independent charge-trained coverage during low census
• May float to NICU and Postpartum for lower acuity patients, including stable couplets 6+ hours post-delivery (no laboring moms)
• EMR: Meditech; IV Pump: Baxter; Med dispensing: Pyxis; Syringe pumps: Medfusion; PCA: Alaris
• 12-hour night shifts (0700-1930 or 1900-0730), self-scheduled on a 6-week cycle
• 5 weekend shifts required per 6-week schedule
• No on-call requirements
• Support includes HUC assistance, charge nurse backup, PICC team during the day, 24/7 respiratory therapy, in-house pediatric hospitalist, and pediatric transport team for air and ambulance
• RNs typically draw their own labs, except for older children where phlebotomy may assist
• Facility is home to the only pediatric neurosurgeon in Montana
• Orientation includes NEO on Tuesdays and 1 shift on the unit, with an additional shift available if needed
• Extra orientation provided if floating to NICU or Postpartum
• Holiday coverage includes one summer and one winter holiday, covering the day before and day of the holiday
• RTO requests are managed through the unit manager
• Scrubs may be any color but must be child-friendly, with no graphics or designs unless child-themed; jackets and vests permitted
• Free parking available on-site
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position

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-776551

Open Positions: 1