Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - in Alexandria, LA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Location: Alexandria, LA Agency: AMN Healthcare Pay: $2,992 to $3,177 per week Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

Travel Nurse Source  is working with AMN Healthcare to find a qualified PICU RN in ALEXANDRIA, Louisiana, 71301!

Job Description & Requirements
Registered Nurse – Pediatric Intensive Care - PICU - Travel - (PICU RN)

Start Date:

ASAP Available

Shifts:

12 N (48 Hrs) Pay Rate: $2992.00 - $3177.00

Travel PICU RN assignments in Alexandria, LA place you at a 380-bed acute care hospital designated as a Level II trauma center. The facility offers the region’s only pediatric intensive care unit, serving 13 parishes across Central Louisiana. Alexandria features a welcoming community and scenic riverfront. Baton Rouge is about a two-hour drive southeast, providing access to cultural attractions and entertainment.

To qualify, you need current RN licensure and recent experience in pediatric intensive care. Essential skills include pediatric assessment, critical care interventions, and strong communication abilities. Recommended skills include proficiency with Meditech electronic medical records (EMR) and experience in trauma or acute care settings. AMN Healthcare provides excellent compensation, discounts, and perks, along with dedicated recruiters, a clinical team, and the AMN Passport mobile app for 24/7 support.

Apply now to join this Travel PICU RN assignment in Alexandria, LA. Unit Information:
Pediatric Intensive Care (64573)
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Location:

Alexandria, LA Address: 501 Medical Center Drive Floor: 3rd Building:
Rapides Women’s & Children’s Hospital General Information Tell us about the unit(s):
· Number of Beds – 6
· Type of staff: o Day Shift – 1 charge nurse & 1 RN/LPN (RN/LPN count varies with census) o Night Shift – 1 charge nurse & 1 RN/LPN (RN/LPN count varies with census)
· Patient Ratios – 1:1-2
· Type of equipment – Alaris IV pump/Bair hugger/Kangaroo Feeding Pump/Giraffe infant warmer/Ventilators/BiPap/High Flow O2
· EMR – Meditech/Pyxis Typical hiring profile Skill Set Most recruited for:
Must have: candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.
· 1 year pediatric ICU nursing experience Preferred or nice to have: candidates with these skills will be considered first.
· PICU, NICU experience
· Experienced in other women’s health areas (labor and delivery, ob/gyn) List typical procedures performed on unit(s):
· Spinal taps
· Titration of critical drips: sedation/vasoactive/paralytic
· Sedated MRI
· EKG/EEG/Telemetry
· Port Access & Discontinuation
· Intubation/Extubation Best personality Fit:
· Patient person who is able to multi task and prioritize tasks effectively
· Self-starter
· Organized REQUIRED

CERTIFICATIONS:

· ACLS, BLS, PALS Floating Area(s):
· May float to NICU (take low acuity) or Nursery
· May float to Ob/gyn if qualified Dress Code:
· Scrub Color/Attire - Teal Unit Guidelines/Policies:
Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines.
· Weekends and On call(if any) Rotating weekends. May work mixed schedule of days/nights/weekends to fill scheduling holes as needed

Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, PICU

Experience:

2 years
Licenses: RN(Compact Accepted)(Copy needed)

Certifications:

PALS-AHA; BLS-AHA
SSN Required
DOB Required
Work History:
Should not be more than 90 days of gap in last 1 year 36 or 48hrs/week, RNs choice

Preferred Qualifications
Meditech

Facility Location
Nestled in the heart of Louisiana, Alexandria is the quintessential Southern city situated on the Red River. Boasting a favorable location with easy access to the state's bigger cities, Alexandria is a melting pot of arts, culture and history. The city is also a key access point to the state's only national forest, Kisatchie, offering plenty of trails and natural scenery to take-in and explore.

Job Benefits
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!