PICU RN

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Nurses needed in Virginia

Overall Assignment Amount: $46,163

Overall Weekly Amount: $3,551

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 13-week assignment

3 or 4 12 hour shifts available

All shifts

CAN ACCOMODATE BLOCKED SCHEDULING!

PICU Nurse Requirements:

• Active Virginia License or compact license
• AHA BLS
• AHA PALS
• BKAT
• Must have at least 1 1.5 years of PICU experience at major medical centers

PICU Nurse Benefits:

36 Hour Option:

Overall Assignment Amount: $46,163

Overall Weekly Amount: $3,551

• $58/hr and $87/hr overtime. Weekly Taxable: $2,088
• Weekly Per Diem: $448
• Weekly Housing: $1,015
• Weekly nontaxable Stipends: $1,463

48 Hour Option:

Overall Assignment Amount: $58,227

Overall Weekly Amount: $4,479

• $58/hr and $87/hr overtime. Weekly Taxable: $3,016
• Weekly Per Diem: $448
• Weekly Housing: $1,015
• Weekly nontaxable Stipends: $1,463

Available Insurances:

• Medical Vision

• Dental Life

• ST Disability LT Disability

• Accident Critical Illness

• Hospital Indemnity

• General and Professional Liability coverage
• Worker Compensation coverage
• 401(k) Plan participation available
• Employee Referral Program

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Nurse Responsibilities:

• Provide age-appropriate care to children admitted in pediatric ICU
  Obtain patients' histories and ensure that they are filed properly
  Consult with doctors and members of healthcare teams to comprehend patients' medical issues and evaluate and implement care plans
  Monitor patients' vitals such as blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing and initiative corrective action on an immediate basis
  Follow cardiac and respiratory monitor readings such as EKG and O2 stats and communicate observations to doctors on duty
  Track urine output and insert catheters and start IVs
  Administer infusions and monitor special equipment such as ventilators to assess patients' conditions
  Use nasal aspirators on premature babies and ensure that their incubators are well-equipped
  Change diapers and ensure that babies are kept in optimally cleaned conditions
  Tend to injuries by cleaning and dressing wounds as often as directed by primary care doctor
  Administer medication through IV or by mouth in accordance with the healthcare plan devised by the primary care doctor
  Observe changes in patients' conditions and report any alarming changes to the doctor on duty or pediatrician
  Provide emotional support and education to families of patients admitted to pediatric ICUs
  Record all care information concisely and accurately through forms
  Meet the developmental and emotional needs of children admitted in pediatric ICU