(Archived) Travel PICU Nurse

Specialty: Travel RN-PICU

Job Description

Cares for critically ill neonatal, pediatric, and young adult patients.

Care for patients with medical, surgical, cardiac, oncologic, and trauma diagnoses.

Care for patients requiring advanced modalities of treatment including continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).

Provides age and culturally appropriate care to patient

Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans

Monitors patient’s vital signs, such as blood pressure, breathing and heart rate, and initiates corrective action whenever the patient displays adverse symptomatology

Follows continuous cardiac and respiratory monitor readings, such as EKG tracings, O2 stats, CVP/arterial line waveforms, if applicable, and reports any observed changes

Tracks urine output

Changes dressings, inserts catheters, starts IVs (both central venous & arterial)

Administers infusion therapy, including: IV fluids, antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, electrolytes

Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, such as ventilators

Prepares and administers and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments

Assists treating physician during examination, treatment and procedures, which can include life-saving situations

Analyzes lab results

Assists with the insertion or discontinuation of CV catheters, arterial lines, external ventricular drains, epidural catheters and endotracheal tubes, Foleys

Provides education, information and emotional support to the patient’s family and caregivers

Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms

Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting

Qualifications and Job Info

2 years of recent experience

Current BLS, ACLS, PALS

CCRN preferred

Must have current state nursing license

Benefits

Day 1 Health benefits (Health/Vision/Dental)

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Travel reimbursement

State License reimbursement

$1500 Referral bonus program

About Us
All Medical Personnel is a national leader in healthcare staffing recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) as one of the nation's largest healthcare staffing firms. Our goal is to simplify the travel nursing process with a flexible and personalized approach. Our clients range from local, regional and national healthcare organizations throughout the United States. Whatever the focus of your medical career, we can help you find the perfect travel nursing opportunity!