Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU position in a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center requiring strong high-acuity pediatric ICU experience and BLS/PALS certification.

Details

• Position is in a Pediatric ICU within a hospital setting
• Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and teaching hospital environment
• Unit has 24 beds with an average daily census of 21-23 patients
• Patient population includes respiratory, trauma, DKA, seizures, neurosurgical, orthopedic, surgical, transplants, complex medical cases, and blood disorders
• RN-to-patient ratios vary by acuity: 2:1, 1:1, or 1:2
• Work schedule consists of 12-hour day shifts (06:45–19:15) and every other weekend rotation
• Alternate major holiday coverage required
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Floating required to Pediatric CVICU, NICU, Neonatal PCU, or general Peds units as needed
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris and Medfusion pumps, Omnicell, Phillips monitors, and various critical care equipment

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent high-acuity PICU experience required
• Experience with EPIC EMR, Artic Sun, EVDs, Camino, Belmont Rapid Infuser, and critical care vasoactive drip titration required
• Proficiency in invasive line management, aseptic/sterile techniques, ventilator and trach care, feeding tube and chest tube management, sedation and analgesic drips, and CRRT required
• Must be able to float to Pediatric CVICU as discussed during interview

Additional Information

• Provide advanced nursing care for complex pediatric patients in a fast-paced, high-acuity unit
• Support structure includes CNAs, a unit secretary, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, resource nurse, RT, intensivist, residents, and APPs 24/7
• Centralized and bedside monitoring is utilized
• Departmental orientation provided, including NEO and 2 additional days on unit
• Scrub color requirement is navy
• Free parking available
• Emphasizes teamwork, trust, accountability, and respect with a culture of compassionate, hard working staff
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• RTO is subject to manager approval and scheduling follows a 6-week cycle