PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care

Opportunity:

RN - PICU

Job Details:

• Minimum 2 years of PICU experience required
• First-time travelers accepted
• Must be able to float to NICU and Pediatrics/Pediatric ED as needed
• Self-scheduling environment
• Patient ratio of 2:1 on days, nights, and weekends
• 3 weekend shifts per schedule required
• 40 orientation hours
• Charting system: Cerner (experience required)
• Valid Maryland or Compact nursing license required at time of submission
• Required certifications: BLS, PALS, Basic EKG
• Patient age groups: Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents
• Unit consists of 6 beds/6 rooms
• Patient diagnoses include: Respiratory Distress/Failure, DKA, Seizures, Pain Management, Sepsis
• Special procedures include: Moderate Sedation, Drips, Arterial Lines, Central Lines/CVP
• Special equipment includes: Ventilators, High Flow Nasal Cannula, BiPAP/CPAP
• Interdisciplinary support available: Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Radiology, Pharmacy, Social Services, Interpretation Services, Transportation, and Unit Secretary