Registered Nurse / Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Job Summary
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse in a healthcare facility. This position involves providing comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients in the intensive care setting, utilizing specialized knowledge and assessment skills to develop and implement individualized care plans. The role emphasizes collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Job Details

• Position Description: This RN position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents nursing care for pediatric patients, ensuring adherence to organizational policies and professional standards. Responsibilities include reviewing patient history and diagnostics, formulating care plans, coordinating with team members, and educating patients and families.
• Required Qualifications: Must possess a current, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice, BLS certification, and a minimum of one year of experience in an acute care hospital setting within the past 12 months.
• Schedule: Day shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: This role involves direct patient care in a high-acuity pediatric intensive care environment, requiring physical mobility, effective communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced setting. The position may require physical exertion, including lifting up to 75 pounds, and adherence to standard precautions due to potential exposure to blood and bodily fluids.
• Submission Requirements: Candidates are expected to demonstrate clinical performance competencies appropriate to pediatric intensive care nursing, with experience in pediatric or acute care settings preferred.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits

Other

As one of the leading suppliers of travel healthcare professionals and a Best of Staffing® Talent Award winner, Cross Country Nurses offers thousands of opportunities for healthcare professionals across the country. We have relationships with more than 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide and offer excellent compensation and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Have the freedom to decide where you want to work and take your career where you want it to go when you travel with us.