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Job description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced PICU RN with at least 2 years of pediatric ICU experience and a SD or compact RN license to care for critically ill pediatric patients.
Requirements
Active RN license (South Dakota or compact) currently in hand
Current certifications: BLS, PALS, and NIHSS
Minimum 2 years PICU RN experience required
Ability to perform physical assessments on patients ranging from pediatric to adult
Ability to titrate drips and care for mechanically ventilated patients
Proficient use of EPIC charting system
Completion of an accredited nursing education program
Responsibilities
Work across a 15-bed Pediatric Unit and 5-bed PICU
Care for patients 0-18 years, including adult overflow stable medical cases
General Pediatrics covers respiratory illness, diabetes, septicemia, cellulitis, hyperbilirubinemia, neglect/abuse, mental health, trauma, neurology, and general surgeries
PICU covers acute/chronic respiratory insufficiency, circulatory failure, infectious diseases, endocrine/metabolic disorders, neurologic diseases, toxic ingestions, trauma, and hematologic/oncologic disease
Patient ratios: General Pediatrics 1:5, PICU 1:1 for mechanically ventilated or titratable drip patients, 1:2-3 for stable PICU patients
CNA support available at 1:8 ratio
12 hour variable shifts, 36 hours per week
Weekend rotation every other weekend
May float to NICU (30 bed, feeder/growers, 1:3 ratio) or Gen Peds (up to 1:5 ratio)
May be placed on low census/on-call status
Uses EPIC charting system and Omnicell
Uses Drager ventilators
Provide direct patient care including physical assessments, medication administration, and patient/family education across both PICU and Gen Peds units
RNs start their own IVs with ultrasound support available for difficult access, and draw their own labs
Unit support includes a charge nurse covering both units, nurse clinician/educator, case management, social work, respiratory therapy, and 24/7 hospitalist coverage
Intensivist coverage in house during daytime hours, with 20-minute response home call overnight
1 day facility orientation plus 2-3 days unit orientation with a preceptor across PICU, Peds, and NICU
Holiday coverage required for all holidays
Time off requests must be pre-approved
Navy scrub color required
Free parking available in a parking garage
Facility has a traveler-friendly, at-home culture with a focus on learning and growth
First-time travelers considered only if they have more than 2 years of PICU experience
Candidates must reside outside a 100-mile radius of the facility; local travelers are not accepted
Benefits
High Pay and Bonuses
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
401(k) Plan
Weekly Payroll Deposit
Free Online CEUs
Generous Housing Allowance
Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
Traveler Rewards and Discounts
Job ID: P-
Open Positions: 1
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Worksite address
rapid city, SD, 57700, US
Who can apply
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