Travel RN - PICU - Fort Wayne, IN - - 12/04/24 - Excellent Benefits 2024-12-04

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PICU RN in Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46845 About The Position Job Title: Registered Nurse - Pediatrics/Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Profession: RN Specialty: Pediatrics/PICU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day (7 am - 7:30 pm) Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 2 years in Pediatrics AND PICU; experience in a 400 bed facility with Level 2 trauma License: Compact or state RN license Certifications: BLS (AHA), PALS (AHA) Must-Have: EPIC experience, strong pediatric knowledge base, IV skills are a plus Description: General job duties include caring for pediatric patients aged 3 days to 18 years. This involves managing common childhood illnesses, including COVID-positive patients. Specialized care responsibilities include managing respiratory issues, traumas, donations, seizures, and poisonings in the PICU. More complex cases get sent out for specialized treatment. Equipment utilized includes EPIC for electronic charting and Pyxis for medication management. The role requires floating to NICU as needed. The pediatric unit has 28 beds with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4, while the PICU has 7 beds with a ratio of 1:2. The dress code is Caribbean blue scrubs. Orientation consists of standard traveler procedures and 24 hours on the floor with a preceptor. 26439364EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Different facilities may use various healthcare technologies and electronic health record systems. Exposure to these technologies enhances your proficiency in adapting to different digital healthcare platforms. 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. Stand out in the competitive healthcare field by showcasing a resume filled with varied experiences in different regions and healthcare settings. Employers value the adaptability and resilience gained through travel nursing. Tailor your career path by selecting assignments that align with your professional goals and interests. This customization allows you to focus on areas of healthcare that resonate with your passion. Travel nurses may find themselves in challenging situations that require effective crisis management. This experience can be valuable in emergency healthcare settings and disaster response teams.