Registered Nurse / Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). This role offers an opportunity to provide critical care to infant, pediatric, and adolescent patients.

Shift Details

• Schedule: 3 shifts of 12 hours per week
• Shift Hours: Day shift from 07:00 AM to 07:30 PM

Patient Ratios

• Patient-to-Nurse Ratio: 1:2

Qualifications

• 2 years of PICU experience are required.
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply.
• Weekend Requirement: Scheduled for 5 weekends within each 6-week schedule, covering either Saturday or Sunday shifts.
• License Requirement: Valid Maryland or compact RN license required upon submission.
• Certifications:
  • BCLS/BLS
  • PALS
  • Basic EKG Exam
• Floating: Must be willing to float to NICU and Pediatrics as needed.

Time Off Policy

• Auto-approval for 14 days or less of requested time off (RTO).
• Every other winter and summer holiday is required; no RTO approved during these holidays.
• No RTO on critical days such as Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, etc.

Unit Information

• This is a 6-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
• The unit addresses various common diagnoses including respiratory distress/failure, DKA, seizures, pain management, and sepsis.
• Patients may require moderate sedation, continuous drips, arterial lines, and central line management.
• Orientation consists of approximately 40 hours including virtual, clinical, and unit-specific training.

Additional Experience Requirements

• Expertise in dysrhythmia interpretation and management is necessary.
• Experience with central line and PICC line management is required.
• Familiarity with anti-seizure medications, continuous sedation, IV vasopressors, and pediatric dosage calculations is essential.
• Experience in ICP monitoring and caring for ventilated pediatric patients is required.
• Skills in managing BiPAP/CPAP, ABG interpretation, and chest tube management are necessary.

Equipment Experience

• Experience with ventilators.
• Familiarity with high-flow nasal cannula.
• Experience working with BiPAP/CPAP systems.

Charting System

Cerner charting system experience is required.

Scrub Color

The required scrub color is navy pants.