Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Nurse

7 days ago


Lafayette, Louisiana, United States Travel Nurse Across America Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) for an immediate travel nurse opportunity in Lafayette, Louisiana. This exciting assignment offers the chance to work in a dynamic PICU setting, providing top-notch care to pediatric patients and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.

About the Assignment

As a PICU RN with Travel Nurse Across America, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, where no two days are ever the same. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality patient care, monitoring vital signs, and implementing interventions as needed. Our PICU travel nurses work closely with physicians, specialists, and families to ensure seamless communication and comprehensive care.

Responsibilities
  • Monitor patients' vital signs and initiate corrective action when necessary.
  • Follow continuous cardiac and respiratory monitor readings, such as EKG tracings, O2 stats, CVP/arterial line waveforms, if applicable, and report any observed changes.
  • Change dressings, insert catheters, start IVs (both central venous and arterial).
  • Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients, such as ventilators.
  • Assist physician during examination, treatment, and procedures, which can include life-saving situations.
  • Assist with the insertion or discontinuation of CV catheters, arterial lines, external ventricular drains, Foleys, epidural catheters, and endotracheal tubes.

PICU travel nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty. They should also be able to easily lift 10-20 pounds of equipment at times. Working in the PICU may expose nurses to hazards from exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases.

Requirements

To qualify for this assignment, candidates must have:

  • BLS certification
  • PALS certification
  • At least 2 years of recent acute care experience

Please note that additional certifications may be required before beginning the assignment.

We offer a competitive salary for this assignment, estimated to be around $150,000 per year, based on national averages and considering the location and level of experience required. Salary may vary depending on individual qualifications and experience.



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