Travel RN - Pediatric ICU

American Traveler; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; 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 hiring a PICU RN for a 12-hour day shift in Walnut Creek, CA. The position requires a California RN license, BLS and PALS (AHA) certification, and a minimum of two years of PICU experience. Travel experience and Epic proficiency are preferred.

The role entails working in an 8-bed PICU within a Level 2 trauma facility, with float to related units and no on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Active CA RN license required.
• Current BLS and PALS certification (AHA only) required
• NRP certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent clinical experience required
• Minimum 2 years of recent PICU experience required
• Previous travel experience and Epic experience preferred
• Two clinical references from the last two places of employment, including one from a nurse manager or director, required for consideration
• Complete employment history for the past 7 years required for consideration
• Current skills checklist (valid within the past year) required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Work in an 8-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit within a Level 2 trauma facility
• Patient ratio of 1:2 with criteria for 1:1 as needed
• Patient population includes respiratory illness, spinal surgery, craniotomy, sepsis, shock, diabetic ketoacidosis, general surgery, and ENT cases, ages infant and up
• 12-hour day shift schedule, 07:00 AM - 07:30 PM, 36 hours per week
• Up to 4 weekend shifts per month required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to Pediatrics or NICU, up to 1-2 units per shift, with travelers floating first
• Uses Epic documentation system and Pyxis medication system
• Special equipment includes Phillips MX 800 monitors
• Respiratory therapy available 24/7; RTs manage ventilators
• 24/7 in-house PICU intensivist coverage
• Provide direct patient care in a primary care modality within the PICU
• 3 to 4 days of orientation provided

Skills

CA RN license

BLS/PALS (AHA)

PICU experience 2+ years

Travel experience

Epic experience

2 clinical references

7-year employment history

Skills checklist < 1 year

Tools

Epic

Pyxis

Phillips MX 800 monitors

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a PICU RN for a 12-hour day shift assignment requiring a CA RN license, PALS/BLS certification, and 2+ years of recent PICU experience.

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current BLS and PALS certification (AHA only) required
• NRP certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent clinical experience required
• Minimum 2 years of recent PICU specialty experience required
• Previous travel experience and Epic experience preferred
• Two clinical references from the last two places of employment, including one from a nurse manager or director, required for consideration
• Complete employment history for the past 7 years required for consideration
• Current skills checklist (valid within the past year) required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Work in an 8-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit within a Level 2 trauma facility
• Patient ratio of 1:2 with criteria for 1:1 as needed
• Patient population includes respiratory illness, spinal surgery, craniotomy, sepsis, shock, diabetic ketoacidosis, general surgery, and ENT cases, ages infant and up
• 12-hour day shift schedule, 07:00 AM - 07:30 PM, 36 hours per week
• Up to 4 weekend shifts per month required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to Pediatrics or NICU, up to 1-2 units per shift, with travelers floating first
• Uses Epic documentation system and Pyxis medication system
• Special equipment includes Phillips MX 800 monitors
• Respiratory therapy available 24/7; RTs manage ventilators
• 24/7 in-house PICU intensivist coverage
• Provide direct patient care in a primary care modality within the PICU
• 3 to 4 days of orientation provided
• Facility-specific specialty testing required
• Must be available for 2 of 3 winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's) and 2 of 3 summer holidays (Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day)
• Dress code requires professional-colored scrubs (no denim), non-skid closed-toe shoes, minimal jewelry, and neat hair/facial hair
• Nail polish must be chip-free with no gels, acrylics, or extensions
• Magnet-designated hospital
• Local candidates within a 50-mile radius may be considered at a local rate
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

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