Travel RN - Pediatric ICU

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU position in Virginia. The ideal candidate holds a VA or Compact RN license and has at least 3 years of PICU experience, with BLS and PALS certifications. BSN preferred; however, diploma or ADN from ACEN/CCNE programs are accepted.

The role is at a teaching hospital with 1:2 patient ratios, rotating 4x12 hour shifts (nights and days). EPIC charting is required, and travel and full-time staff are eligible for benefits.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in VA or Compact at time of consideration.
• Current BLS and PALS certifications.
• Minimum 3 years PICU experience; orientation excluded.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric ICU nursing in a teaching hospital setting.
• Maintain patient ratio of 1:2.
• Rotate 4x12 hour night and day shifts; schedule changes every few weeks.
• Execute EPIC charting; no exceptions.
• Float within scope as needed.
• Complete required orientation modules in first week.
• Adhere to nail policy and smoke-free workplace.
• Travelers and staff separated from VCU Health for one year before returning as traveler.
• Submit time-off requests at consideration; none during first week.

Skills

VA license

Compact license

BLS

PALS

PICU experience

EPIC charting

Respiratory care

Ventilated patient care

Emergency meds administration

IV vasopressors

Education

BSN preferred

Diploma in Nursing

Associate degree in Nursing

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU position requiring VA or compact RN licensure and 3 years of PICU experience.

Requirements

• Active RN license (VA or Compact) required in hand at time of consideration
• Current certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Minimum 3 years of PICU experience required (orientation time not included)
• BSN preferred, though diploma and Associate degree graduates from accredited programs (ACEN or CCNE) are accepted
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Skills required: respiratory care, care of ventilated patients, medication administration including emergency medications, continuous sedation, and IV vasopressors
• Additional preferred skills: CVVH, chemotherapy administration, ECMO, ICP monitoring, telemetry, and ventilator management
• 2 professional references required

Responsibilities

• Work in the Pediatric ICU (PICU) of a teaching hospital environment
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Rotating 4x12 hour night (19:00-7:00) and day (7:00-19:00) shifts, alternating schedules every few weeks without rotating within the same week
• EPIC charting experience required, no exceptions
• Must work a minimum of 2 holidays
• Floating within scope required if needed
• Provide critical care nursing to pediatric patients requiring intensive monitoring and specialized interventions
• Complete required orientation modules during the first week on the unit
• VCU maintains a natural nail policy
• Facility is a drug, tobacco, and smoke-free workplace
• Local candidates accepted at the same base rate with no radius rules
• Both travelers and permanent staff must be separated from VCU Health for one year before returning as a traveler
• Time-off requests must be submitted at the time of consideration and are approved by the unit manager; no time off is granted during the first week of assignment

Benefits

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