Travel Nurse RN - PICU in Boise, ID - Excellent Benefits

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PICU RN in Boise, Idaho, 83712 About The Position Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Job Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Job Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7 am - 7 pm; 5 weekend shifts in 6 weeks, first to float Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week Experience: Minimum 2 years of PICU experience License: Required Certifications: BLS, PALS Must-Have: 2 years of PICU experience; comfortable with first-time travelers Job Description: - Work in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit with a capacity of up to 12 beds. - Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:2. - Handle common diagnoses such as Trach/vent, DKA, respiratory issues, surgical cases (e.g., trachs, g-tubes, shunts, hernia repairs, seizures). Note: No cardiac cases. - Titrate drips such as propofol, fentanyl, and epinephrine. - Collaborate with a charge nurse who does not take assignments. - No nurse aides/patient care techs in the unit. - Pediatrician available in-house during the day; on-call at night. - Responsible for ventilators, bubble CPAP, and BiPAP troubleshooting. - Interpret telemetry/monitor strips independently. - Work with scheduler for shift arrangements, allowing up to 5 shifts in a block if the unit requires it. - Meet the weekend requirement of 5 shifts in 6 weeks. - Potentially work at least one holiday during the contract. - Floating to pediatrics for full assignments as needed. - Dress code: Any scrub color is acceptable. - Complete 2 twelve-hour shifts of unit/department-specific orientation. - Use EpicCare Inpatient - EMR for charting. - Meet a facility radius rule; candidates must reside outside a specified radius for consideration. 26078859EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS - AHA BLS - AHA Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Advocating for patients becomes more nuanced when dealing with diverse populations. Travel nursing exposes you to different patient advocacy scenarios, refining your advocacy skills. Facing new challenges regularly builds resilience. Travel nurses often become more adaptable, resilient, and confident in their abilities to handle unforeseen circumstances. In times of public health crises, travel nurses often play essential roles in vaccination campaigns, disease control efforts, and other initiatives that contribute to the well-being of communities. Many travel nurses find permanent positions at healthcare facilities where they've completed assignments. This can be an excellent way to transition into a long-term role after exploring different options. Travel nursing exposes you to various healthcare professionals, including industry leaders and experts. Networking with these individuals can open doors to mentorship and career advancement opportunities.