Travel RN - Pediatric ICU

American Traveler, LLC.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Housing Allowance

Travel Reimbursements

Free Online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 21-bed Pediatric ICU in a premier pediatric center. Candidates must hold a WI or compact license, PALS and BLS through AHA, and have PICU experience with cardiac exposure. Knowledge of telemetry and ventilator care is essential.

Night shifts are 3x12s (7:00pm–7:30am) Mon–Fri with every other weekend, or a 36-hour day/evening option (0700–1930) with every other weekend. Travel-friendly; housing and licensure reimbursements offered.

Qualifications

• Active WI RN license or compact license from permanent address state.
• BLS certification through American Heart Association.
• PALS certification through American Heart Association.
• NRP certification preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the PICU specialty.
• Solid PICU experience required with some CV ICU/cardiac experience.
• Teaching hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 21-bed Pediatric ICU within a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center.
• Provide family-centered care to critically ill or injured children with various medical and surgical conditions including ECMO.
• Night shift: 3x12 hours, 7:00pm–7:30am, Mon–Fri with every other weekend.
• Alternative 36-hour day/evening shift: 0700–1930 with every other weekend.
• Holiday rotation required and travelers floated first.
• Uses Epic EMR and joins a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

WI/Compact license

PALS

BLS (AHA)

PICU experience

Cardiac exposure

Telemetry & rhythm

Ventilator management

IV therapy/Central lines

PICC line management

Pediatric dosage calculations

Disaster/isolation precautions

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU position requiring a WI or compact license, PALS/BLS certification, and prior PICU experience with cardiac exposure.

Requirements

• Active WI RN license or compact license from permanent address state
• BLS certification through American Heart Association only
• PALS certification through American Heart Association
• NRP certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the PICU specialty
• Solid PICU experience required, along with some CV ICU, cardiac step down, or general cardiac experience
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
• Basic arrhythmia experience required
• Must pass a telemetry exam with strict criteria (adult and pediatric rhythm interpretation) prior to starting, with up to three attempts allowed
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Level I Trauma Center experience preferred
• Travel experience required
• Skilled in respiratory care including ventilator management, ETT/NT suctioning, tracheostomy care, and ABG interpretation
• Experience with IV therapy, central line care, PICC line management, and administration of blood products
• Experience managing emergency medications, IV vasopressors, and pediatric dosage calculations
• Cardiovascular skills including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias and hemodynamic monitoring
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and wound assessment/care

Responsibilities

• Work in a 21-bed Pediatric ICU within a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center
• Provide family-centered care to critically ill or injured children with medical and surgical conditions including acute head injuries, critical neurological disorders, pulmonary diseases, cardiac anomalies, organ transplantation, multi-system organ failure, and ECMO
• Night shift schedule of 3x12 hours, 7:00pm-7:30am, Monday through Friday with every other weekend required
• Alternative day/evening shift option of 36 hours/week, 0700-1930, with every other weekend required
• Holiday rotation required
• Floating required across units and locations as staffing needs dictate, with travelers floated first
• Uses Epic EMR
• Join a multidisciplinary team delivering specialized critical care to pediatric patients and their families
• Located within a nationally recognized, Magnet-designated children's hospital that includes a Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for the position, as local candidates are not accepted
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Parking permit required for onsite parking, with alternative transportation options available including bus and park & ride

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-758904

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