Registered Nurse / Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Job Summary
The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position is based in a pediatric healthcare facility. The role involves providing specialized care to critically ill children across various units, including Pediatric Medicine/Surgical and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The position requires flexibility to float between units and adheres to self-scheduling practices.

Job Details

• Position: PICU RN
• Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
• Location: [Location to be specified by employer]
• Certifications: BLS, PALS
• Education Requirements: Valid state license (compact license accepted)
• Experience: At least 1 year of PICU experience required; minimum of 1 year of clinical experience
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Schedule Flexibility: Self-scheduling, work 3 consecutive shifts or split shifts, variable weekend shifts
• Float: Float rotation may be required to Pediatric Medicine/Surgical and NICU units
• Patient Ratios: 1:2 in the PICU setting
• Additional Responsibilities: Assist/manage intubation, BiPAP/CPAP management, care of ventilated patients, central line care, sedation management, ICP monitoring, ABG interpretation, dysrhythmia interpretation, isolation precautions, IV vasopressors, management of chest tubes, PICC line management, post-cardiac surgery care, suctioning, telemetry, ventilator management
• Other Requirements: Must have prior charge experience and charting experience with Epic system; minimum 1 year of relevant experience

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.