About this opportunity
American Traveler, LLC. lists this Travel RN - Pediatric ICU - Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU opportunity in newark, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU position requiring 2+ years of PICU experience with 1 year of cardiac experience and an active NJ or Compact RN license.
Requirements
Active NJ or Compact RN license required
Required certifications: BLS, PALS (NRP preferred)
Minimum 2 years of PICU critical care experience with at least 1 year of cardiac experience, documented on skills checklist
Experience with congenital heart disease and repair (ASD, VSD, AV Canal Defect, TOF), cardiac transplant, and post-cardiac surgery care
Experience with hemodynamic monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, and telemetry monitoring
Ventilator management, airway care, and BiPAP/CPAP management skills
IV therapy skills including central line care, PICC management, and TPN/lipid administration
Experience with pediatric dosage calculations and the Broselow system
EPIC charting experience required
Prior travel nursing experience required
Responsibilities
Work in a 19-bed CVPICU treating infants, adolescents, and pediatric patients with congenital and acquired heart disease
Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Every other weekend required
Patient ratio of 1:2 or greater depending on acuity and census
May float to Pediatrics and NICU units within skillset
EPIC EMR experience required
On-call/coverage required for 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 winter holidays
Provide critical care nursing to pediatric cardiac patients including those with congenital heart defects, post-Glenn/Fontan procedures, and cardiac catheterization/ablation recovery
Perform specialty procedures such as peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis support, and lumbar puncture assistance
Navy blue scrubs required
Unit is part of NJ's only Pediatric Cardiac ICU, offering ECMO, nitric oxide, and VAD support for complex heart disease
First-time travelers will not be considered for this role
Locals accepted at the same rate
Former employees of the health system must be separated for at least one year before returning as a traveler
Facility may cancel up to 1 shift per 2-week period
Benefits
High Pay and Bonuses
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
401(k) Plan
Weekly Payroll Deposit
Free Online CEUs
Job ID: P-
Open Positions: 1
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Worksite address
newark, NJ, 07175, US
Who can apply
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