PICU RN

Pediatric intensive care unit Nurses needed in New Mexico

Overall Weekly Amount: $6,010

Start Date: 12/12/22

Duration: 13-week assignment

4 - 12 hour shifts are available

Nightshift 7p-7a

Requirements:

• Licensure: Active New Mexico License or compact license
• Certification: AHA BLS & PALS
• Experience: 1 year

Pediatric intensive care unit Nurse Benefits:

48-Hour Option:

Overall Assignment Amount: $78,130

Overall Weekly Amount: $6,010

• $90/hr and $135/hr overtime. Weekly Taxable: $4,680
• Weekly Per Diem: $483
• Weekly Housing: $847
• Weekly nontaxable Stipends: $1,330

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

• 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