Travel RN - PICU - Santa Clara, CA - - 12/04/24 - Excellent Benefits 2024-12-04

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PICU RN in Santa Clara, California, 95051 About The Position Job Title: Maternal Child Health (MCH) Registered Nurse Job Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) - Critical Job Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: 12-hour shifts, 07:00 PM to 07:30 AM Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week Experience: 1-year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience License: Registered Nurse License (in the state where care is provided) Certifications: - Basic Life Support - Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support Must-Have: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Job Description: - Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. - Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care. - Monitor, assess, and document patient conditions and responses to treatment. - Administer medications and treatments as prescribed. - Educate and support patients’ families regarding care plans and expectations. - Maintain compliance with hospital policies, health regulations, and nursing best practices. - Participate in unit meetings and continuous education sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge. This position is part of the winter plan staffing needs and requires a dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional to support pediatric patient care during this critical period. 26377581EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS - AHA BLS BLS - AHA Core Competency Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Advocating for patients from diverse backgrounds and with different healthcare needs refines your patient advocacy skills, making you a more effective advocate in various healthcare settings. Constantly adapting to new environments and healthcare facilities challenges you to expand your knowledge and skills. This dynamic nature of travel nursing contributes significantly to your professional growth. Travel nurses often form close bonds with colleagues who share similar adventurous spirits. This camaraderie can provide a strong support system during assignments and beyond. Travel nursing allows you to experience different cultures firsthand. Working in new locations exposes you to unique customs, traditions, and perspectives, fostering cultural competence and enriching your personal and professional life. Travel nursing offers flexibility in terms of assignment duration and location. You can choose short-term or long-term assignments, and the flexibility allows for a better work-life balance.