Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - $4,078 per week in Washington, DC

Job Title : Registered Nurse Profession : Nursing Specialty : Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool Duration : 13 weeks Shift : Night or Day Hours per Shift : 12 hours Experience : 2 years of recent Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) or Cardiovascular Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (CVPICU) experience License : Valid state license required Certifications : BLS, PALS Must-Have : Strong PICU experience and comfort with floating to NICU and CVPICU Description : Position includes Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool with a strong requirement for PICU experience. The registered nurse will float between three units : NICU, PICU, and CVPICU. Ratios typically include 1 : 1 or 1 : 2 in the PICU; if floating to NICU, it could be 1 : 3. First-time travelers are accepted. Weekend requirements include every other weekend, with the possibility of blocked scheduling available. There is no on-call requirement. The clinician will float within their scope to meet facility needs. The candidate should have experience in specific procedures and skills related to pediatric critical care. Patient age groups include neonates, infants, children, and adolescents. The position requires knowledge of and ability to administer various acute and chronic pediatric care protocols. Compliance with health regulations, including vaccination requirements, is mandatory. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams are essential. Preferred experience includes familiarity with a variety of pediatric diagnoses and treatments. Candidates must be comfortable handling emergencies and critical situations typically associated with pediatric care.