Travel RN - PICU - Norfolk, VA - - 12/04/24 - Excellent Benefits 2024-12-04

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PICU RN in Norfolk, Virginia, 23507 About The Position Job Title: Registered Nurse Job Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Job Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night, 12-hour rotating shifts including every other weekend and holidays Guaranteed Hours: Not specified Experience: 2 years of PICU and CVPICU experience License: RN (Compact Accepted) Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS Must-Have: Certifications and license must remain active during the first 13 weeks. Flu vaccination required with no exemptions. Job Description: - Provide care for a diverse patient population, requiring a strong skill set in all care areas due to high acuity and varied diagnoses. - Proficiency in managing post-neurosurgery patients, asthmatics, trauma, status epilepticus, cleft lip/palate, craniofacial conditions, and specific medication administration (versed, narcotic analgesia). - Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:1, 1:2, or 1:3. - Support from ancillary staff such as CNAs. - Areas of float support include NICU and General Care Floor (Pediatric). - Provide care to patients ranging in age from infants to adults, with a patient population of 98% inpatient and 2% outpatient. - Common diagnosis/treatment areas include respiratory, neuro, and cardiac care. - Perform special procedures including ECMO, CRRT, aquapheresis, CT placement, line placements, and procedural sedation. - Manage various airway and respiratory care types, including chest tube set-up/care, high-frequency vents, oscillators, home vents, procedure sedation, rapid sequence intubation, trach care, vents, CPAP/BiPAP, and breathing treatments. - Provide cardiac/circulatory support, such as blood/blood products administration, cardioversion/defibrillation, cooling/warming blankets, CRRT/dialysis, CVP monitoring, ECMO, epicardial pacer management, 12-lead EKG interpretation, post-op open heart care, and rapid transfusions. - Handle line management and equipment, managing drains, epidural pumps, EVD/ICP, feeding tubes, fistulas, PCA pumps, PICC/central lines, Port-A-Cath/vascular device access/care, syringe pumps, traction/halo/pin care, triple lumen catheter, and wound vac. - Titrate medications including amiodarone, antiarrhythmics, dobutamine, dopamine, epinephrine, heparin, insulin, levophed, milrinone, neosynephrine, nicardipine, nitroprusside, norepinephrine, propofol, and vasopressin. - Ensure all credentialing and certifications remain active throughout the assignment duration. 26399891EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS - AHA BLS BLS - AHA Core Competency Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing A diverse range of assignments on your resume showcases your adaptability, versatility, and resilience. This can make you a more attractive candidate for future job opportunities and career advancement. Different healthcare facilities may have varying nursing policies and procedures. Adapting to these variations helps you understand the importance of compliance and the rationale behind different policies. Some travel nursing agencies provide opportunities for continuing education, allowing you to expand your knowledge base and stay updated on the latest advancements in healthcare. Travel nurses may benefit from tax advantages such as housing stipends and per diems, helping them maximize their income and financial stability. Travel nursing is a fulfilling adventure. The combination of professional growth, personal enrichment, and the excitement of exploring new places makes it a unique and rewarding career choice.