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Therapia Staffing

PRN PICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Therapia Staffing, Newark, New Jersey, us, 07175


The Gifted Healthcare Experienceu00a0

Gifted Healthcare is an award-winning travel nursing agency that offers nursing contracts at premier healthcare facilities across the United States. Gifted Healthcare believes in the power one person has to make a difference in a patientu2019s care, inspiring Gifted's mission to help nurses thrive and advance their careers by providingu00a0exceptional job opportunities ,u00a0day one benefits , andu00a024/7 support.

Join Gifted and enjoy memorable experiencesu00a0at and away from the bedsideu00a0while advancing your career on your terms

RESPONSIBILITIES : u00a0Pediatric Intensive Care RNs (PICU RNs) provide age-appropriate care to pediatric patients and consult with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. The PICU RN assists the physician during examination, treatment and procedures, which can include life-saving situations. PICU RN job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

PICU RNs monitor patientu2019s vital signs, such as blood pressure, breathing and heart rateFollow continuous cardiac and respiratory monitor readings, such as EKG tracings, O2 stats, CVP/arterial line waveformsTrack urine output, change dressings, insert catheters, start IVsAdminister infusion therapy, including IV fluids, antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, electrolytesAssist with the insertion or discontinuation of CV catheters, arterial lines, external ventricular drains, epidural catheters and endotracheal tubes, Foleys