Travel RN - Pediatric ICU

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU position requiring PALS certification and a VA or compact RN license.

• Active RN license (VA or Compact) required, pending license accepted if in-hand by the Wednesday before start date
• Current certifications:
  Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Minimum 2 years of PICU experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Pediatric cardiac experience preferred
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• BSN preferred
• Experience with respiratory care including ventilator management, intubation assistance, BiPAP/CPAP, and airway care
• Experience with IV therapy, central/arterial line management, and blood product administration
• Experience with cardiovascular monitoring including CVP, hemodynamic monitoring, and dysrhythmia management
• Experience with pediatric dosage calculations and administration of emergency/vasopressor medications

• Work in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) of a hospital environment
• Rotating day (7:00-19:00) and night (19:00-7:00) shifts, 3x12 hours each
• 1:2 patient ratio
• Required to work 3 weekends per six-week schedule
• Required to work every other holiday, including 2 out of 3 winter holidays
• May be required to float to NICU and Acute Care Pediatrics based on staffing needs
• Uses Epic charting system
• Provide critical care nursing to pediatric patients in the PICU, including respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, neurologic, and GI care
• Must float within scope of practice as needed based on facility staffing requirements
• First-time travelers are not required to have prior travel experience
• Candidates with prior UVA Health employment as permanent staff or travelers must have at least 1 year of separation and leadership approval before being considered
• External travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days and are not eligible to return once this limit is reached
• Up to 40 hours of RTO may be approved per contract, though no time off can be approved during the first 2 weeks
• Local candidates are accepted for this position

• 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 : P-774379

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