Travel Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool RN

Position: Travel Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool RN - $1,876 per week
Magnet Medical is seeking a travel nurse RN Float PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Charleston, South Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care

• Discipline: RN

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Start Date:

• Duration: 13 weeks

• 36 hours per week

• Shift: 12 hours, days

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Employment Type:

Travel

A Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric Critical Care provides specialized nursing care to critically ill or injured children, ranging from infants to adolescents, in a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) or similar acute care setting. This role involves closely monitoring, assessing, and managing the care of pediatric patients with life-threatening conditions, including respiratory failure, organ dysfunction, trauma, or complex medical issues.

The Pediatric Critical Care RN works as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes for pediatric patients while offering compassionate support to families during emotionally challenging times.

Key Responsibilities :

• Patient Assessment and Monitoring :
- Conduct thorough, ongoing assessments of critically ill pediatric patients, including vital signs, neurological status, respiratory function, and lab results.
- Use advanced monitoring systems to track parameters such as oxygen saturation, heart rate, blood pressure, and intracranial pressure (ICP) in critically ill pediatric patients.
- Identify early signs of deterioration or changes in clinical status and take immediate action to stabilize the patient.

• Care and Management of Critical Illness :
- Administer medications, blood products, and IV fluids as prescribed, and monitor for effectiveness or adverse reactions.
- Manage complex ventilator settings, oxygen therapy, and invasive monitoring devices (e.g., arterial lines, central venous lines, etc.).
- Provide critical interventions such as airway management, resuscitation, and CPR when necessary.
- Perform technical skills such as intubation assistance, wound care, dressing changes, and other advanced procedures as required in pediatric critical care.

• Multidisciplinary Collaboration :
- Work closely with pediatric intensivists, respiratory therapists, social workers, physical therapists, and other specialists to develop and implement a comprehensive care plan.
- Attend rounds and participate in team meetings to discuss patient progress, prognosis, and adjustments to care plans.
- Collaborate with physicians to adjust treatment plans based on patient responses and changing clinical conditions.

• Post-Operative and Post-Trauma Care :
- Provide intensive care for post-surgical or post-trauma pediatric patients, ensuring proper pain management, wound care, and monitoring for complications.
- Monitor for and address potential complications following surgery, such as bleeding, infection, or organ failure.
- Ensure the management of pain and sedation according to protocols for pediatric patients, using age-appropriate techniques.

• Patient and Family Education :
- Educate families about their child's critical illness, treatment plan, and progress, offering clear and compassionate communication about complex conditions.
- Provide emotional support to families, offering resources and guidance on coping with the stress and trauma of having a critically ill child.
- Teach families about post-discharge care, including any ongoing treatments, medications, and follow-up care necessary for recovery.

• Emergency and Crisis Response :
- Respond promptly and effectively to medical emergencies and code situations involving pediatric patients, performing life-saving procedures as necessary.
- Use advanced resuscitation techniques, including pediatric-specific protocols for CPR, drug administration, and defibrillation.
- Be prepared to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations while maintaining calm and ensuring the safety of the child.

• Infection Control and Safety :
- Implement strict infection control measures, particularly with immunocompromised or postoperative pediatric patients.
- Follow hospital protocols for handling invasive devices (e.g., central lines, ventilators, and catheters) to reduce the risk of hospital-acquired…