Travel PICU Registered Nurse (RN) at Gifted Healthcare summary:
The Travel PICU Registered Nurse (RN) specializes in providing critical care for pediatric patients in a variety of healthcare settings. With a focus on monitoring vital signs and administering necessary treatments, this role plays a vital part in the health and recovery of young patients. Gifted Healthcare offers robust support and competitive benefits for RNs dedicated to advancing their careers in travel nursing.
The Gifted Healthcare Experience
Gifted Healthcare is an award-winning travel nursing agency that offers nursing contracts at premier healthcare facilities across the United States. Gifted Healthcare believes in the power one person has to make a difference in a patient's care, inspiring Gifted's mission to help nurses thrive and advance their careers by providing exceptional job opportunities , day one benefits , and 24/7 support.
Gifted Healthcare Top Perks
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Premium Overtime - You will receive 2x your hourly rate on travel assignments for all overtime hours worked (excluding local, PRN, CA, Govt assignments).
Gifted Requirements
A minimum of 1 year as an RN with recent experience in the specialty applied to .
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Pediatric Intensive Care RNs (PICU RNs) provide age-appropriate care to pediatric patients and consult with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. The PICU RN assists the physician during examination, treatment and procedures, which can include life-saving situations. PICU RN job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- PICU RNs monitor patient's vital signs, such as blood pressure, breathing and heart rate
- Follow continuous cardiac and respiratory monitor readings, such as EKG tracings, O2 stats, CVP/arterial line waveforms
- Track urine output, change dressings, insert catheters, start IVs
- Administer infusion therapy, including IV fluids, antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, electrolytes
- Assist with the insertion or discontinuation of CV catheters, arterial lines, external ventricular drains, epidural catheters and endotracheal tubes, Foleys
Hours Worked per Week: 48
Keywords:
Travel Nurse, PICU RN, Pediatric Intensive Care, Critical Care Nursing, Nursing Contract, Healthcare Facilities, Patient Care, Nurse Staffing, Registered Nurse, Gifted Healthcare
