RN - Peds CVICU

RN - Peds CVICU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: CVPICU

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 1 year required

License: NC or Compact license in hand

Certifications: BLS, PALS

Must-Have:

Previous charge experience preferred

Patient ratio experience: 2

• Interviews will be conducted via phone call.
• Required certifications must be in hand at the time of submission.
• Candidate must meet the minimum years of experience.
• Experience with pediatric cardiac intensive care unit desirable.
• End-Tidal CO2 monitoring skills are required.
• Experience in managing ports is preferred.
• Familiarity with acute and chronic renal failure is a must.
• Candidates should have experience in administering blood products.
• Skills in administering chemotherapy are preferred.
• Knowledge in managing anti-seizure medications and antiarrhythmics is expected.
• Experience with aquapheresis is required.
• Candidates should be capable of arterial line management.
• Ability to assist with lumbar punctures is expected.
• Experience in managing intubation procedures is preferred.
• Skills in BiPAP/CPAP management are required.
• Candidates should be familiar with bone marrow transplant procedures.
• Care of ventilated patients is a necessary skill.
• Candidates must have experience in central line blood draws.
• Central venous pressure monitoring skills are required.
• Knowledge of congenital heart disease repair is expected.
• Experience in continuous renal replacement therapy is preferable.
• Skills in monitoring hemodynamics are required.
• Ability to manage high flow nasal cannula is necessary.
• Knowledge of hydrocephalus and VP shunts is preferred.
• Skills in infection control and PPE practices are required.
• Candidates should be adept in insulin administration and pump management.
• Interpreting arterial blood gases and dysrhythmias is required.
• Knowledge in IV vasopressor administration is preferred.
• Experience in the management of chest tubes is necessary.
• Ability to conduct pediatric dosage calculations is expected.
• Experience with pediatric early warning score and rapid response teams is required.
• Candidates should be familiar with peritoneal dialysis and CAPD.
• Phlebotomy skills are necessary.
• Candidates should have experience in PICC line management.
• Knowledge in post-operative care for various procedures is essential.
• Experience with procedural sedation administration and monitoring is preferred.
• Starting and maintaining IVs is required.
• Experience in telemetry monitoring is necessary.
• Candidates should be skilled in TPN and lipids management.
• Tracheostomy care is a required skill.
• Candidates should be proficient in urinary catheter insertion and management.
• Skills in managing ventricular assist devices (LVAD/RVAD) are valued.
• Wound assessment and care skills are necessary.
• Candidates must be familiar with interdisciplinary support teams.
• Experience with specific complex pediatric diagnoses is preferred.
• Understanding of special equipment requirements is expected.
• Attendance will be monitored throughout the duration of the contract.
• Excessive tardiness or any no call/no show incidents may result in contract review.
• Modules will be completed as part of the orientation process.
• Both non-billable and billable modules will be applicable.
• Candidates must be responsive during the onboarding process.
• Lab work must be completed within the specified timeframe.
• Responsiveness in meeting compliance expectations is essential.