Registered Nurse / Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Job Overview

This position is for a Registered Nurse specializing in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to infants, children, and adolescents in critical condition.

Job Details

• Shift: 3×12 hour shifts (Day shift from 07:00 to 19:30)
• Patient Ratios: 1:2
• Experience Required: Minimum of 2 years of PICU experience is required.
• First-Timers: New travelers are accepted.
• Weekend Requirement: Scheduled for 5 weekends within each 6-week schedule, covering either Saturday or Sunday.
• Floating: Required to float between like units, including NICU and Pediatrics, based on hospital needs.
• On Call: No on-call requirement.
• Block Scheduling: Not available; all schedule accommodations must be approved before the offer.

Certifications Required

• BCLS/BLS certification
• PALS certification
• Basic EKG Exam certification

Position Requirements

• Licensure: Must possess a Maryland or compact RN license upon application submission.
• Time Off Restrictions: Auto approval for up to 14 days of RTO; holidays and hard-to-fill days have specific RTO restrictions.

Unit Information

The PICU unit consists of 6 beds and provides care for various diagnoses including respiratory distress, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), seizures, pain management, and sepsis. The unit requires management of patients needing moderate sedation, continuous drips, and both arterial and central lines.

Orientation is approximately 40 hours, including virtual, clinical, and on-unit aspects.

Additional Experience Requirements

• Strong dysrhythmia interpretation and management experience
• Experience with central line and PICC line management
• Familiarity with anti-seizure medications, continuous sedation, IV vasopressors, and pediatric dosage calculations
• Experience with ICP monitoring
• Comfort in managing ventilated pediatric patients and acute airways
• Experience with BiPAP/CPAP, ABG interpretation, and chest tube management

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in using ventilators
• Knowledge of high-flow nasal cannula
• Experience with BiPAP/CPAP systems

Charting System

The charting system utilized is Cerner.

Scrub Color

Navy pants are required for this position.