Travel PICU Registered Nurse

ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Austin, Texas.

• Specialty:
  PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

RN Position Job Notes:

Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.

Opportunity:

RN - PICU

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM )

• 13-week contract assignment

• No call requirements

• Work 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule

• Required certifications: PALS, BLS, ACLS

• Previous PICU experience required with ventilators and drips

• NICU experience preferred

• 1-2 years PICU experience preferred

• Patient ratios: 2 ICU patients to 1 RN, 1 ICU/2 IMC to 1 RN, or 1 ICU and 2 medical-surgical to 1 RN

• Work with equipment including Alaris IV pumps and ventilators

• Use Meditech EMR system

• Care for patients with respiratory illnesses using HFNC, EMU seizure monitoring, and various PICU diagnoses

• Must be a team player with positive attitude and openness to feedback

• Navy scrubs required, no artificial nails allowed

• Work in smaller unit with great teamwork and camaraderie between all staff

Facility:

This healthcare facility features a 6-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit located on the first floor of a dedicated children's hospital. The unit maintains an exceptional safety record, being CLABSI/CAUTI free since 2014. The facility provides specialized pediatric critical care services with a focus on respiratory illnesses and seizure monitoring, while maintaining level 4 trauma capabilities. The unit is known for its smaller size fostering excellent teamwork and collaboration among nursing staff, respiratory therapists, ancillary support, and physicians.

Location:

Austin, TX

Austin offers an exceptional blend of vibrant city life and outdoor recreation opportunities, known for its thriving music scene, diverse culinary landscape, and numerous parks and lakes. The city provides excellent career growth opportunities in healthcare while maintaining a unique culture that celebrates creativity and innovation.

Adex Job . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

ADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.

• Referral bonus