Description

American Traveler is hiring a Pediatric ICU RN with at least one year of experience for a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center requiring flexibility between the PICU and PCICU.

Details

• Shared staffing model between a 20-bed Pediatric ICU (PICU) and 13-bed Pediatric Cardiac ICU (PCICU) within a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center
• Patient population includes infants through age 18 across medical, surgical, trauma, cardiac, oncology, transplant, burn, and neuro cases
• Unit offers ECMO and CRRT, with 8 PICU beds dedicated to cardiac patients
• Patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:3 based on acuity
• Rotating shift schedule of 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off
• 36 hours per week across 3 shifts of 12 hours each
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• No on-call requirements
• Flexibility required to float between the PICU and PCICU units

Requirements

• Active RN license in North Carolina or compact license
• BLS certification (AHA or ARC)
• PALS certification required
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience
• Nursing Diploma, ADN, or ASN required; BSN or MSN preferred
• Experience caring for pediatric patients with complex medical, surgical, cardiac, or trauma needs

Additional Information

• Provide direct clinical nursing care to pediatric ICU and cardiac ICU patients using the nursing process
• Coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team including physicians, families, and other healthcare staff
• Participate in patient and family education, discharge planning, and care plan development
• Engage in performance improvement activities and adherence to nursing standards and policies
• Support a safe, collaborative, and family-centered care environment
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position