Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - PICU RN - Travel Nurse

We`re looking for Pediatric Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in San Antonio, TX. The right RN should have 1-2 years` recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.

As a PICU RN, you`ll provide critical care to pediatric patients as part of a broader medical team. You will collaborate with physicians, specialists and the patients` families to ensure the best coordinated care for these special patients. PICU Travel Nurses provide care to children and adolescents with a wide range of conditions, ranging from common childhood diseases to life-threatening illnesses.

As a PICU Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

• Monitor patients` vital signs and initiate corrective action when necessary.
• Follow continuous cardiac and respiratory monitor readings, such as EKG tracings, O2 stats, CVP/arterial line waveforms, if applicable, and report any observed changes.
• Change dressings, insert catheters, start IVs (both central venous and arterial).
• Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients, such as ventilators.
• Assist physician during examination, treatment and procedures, which can include life-saving situations.
• Assist with the insertion or discontinuation of CV catheters, arterial lines, external ventricular drains, Foleys, epidural catheters and endotracheal tubes.

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