RN - PICU

About Facility:

247 Licensed Beds

Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center

Teaching Hospital

Chest Pain Center

Certified Stroke Center

Radius rule: Travelers permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit

Unit Information:

o Beds: 24; 21-23 patient census on average

o Required Experience: 2 years of strong high acuity Pediatric ICU experience must be comfortable in a high acuity fast paced environment

o Will you accept a first-time traveler Yes

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

o Respiratory Trauma (which includes penetrating and non-accidental trauma NAT) DKA Seizures Neurosurgical Acute/Chronic Renal Failure Orthopedic Surgical Transplants (Kidney and whole/partial Liver) complex Medical Blood Disorders

Patient Ratios:

o RN: Varies on acuity: 2:1 1:1 1:2

Required Licensure & Certifications:

o RN: BLS PALS

Skills required:

o EPIC experience experience with Artic Sun EVDs Camino device (ICP and temp monitoring device) Belmont Rapid Infuser management of critical care vasoactive drip titration management of invasive lines ART lines/CVP aseptic and sterile techniques basic dressing changes ventilator and trach management HOFV management oral/nasal suctioning g-tube/j-tube management feeding tubes chest tubes epidurals PCAs sedation and analgesic drip management Foley insertion and management Alaris & Medfusion pump management bedside procedures with providers discharge skills CRRT experience

o Ability/Competency to float to Pediatric CVICU discussed during interview

Support within the Department:

o CNA - 1 Health Care tech per day to support unit secretary duties and nursing support needs throughout the shift (runners bathing etc.)

o Unit Secretary every shift

o Charge nurse 24/7

o Phlebotomy 24/7

o IV/VAT Team 24/7

o Resource Nurse

o RT 24/7

o Intensivist 24/7

o Residents in house

o APP in house

o Telemetry monitoring Tech No

Centralized and bedside monitoring

Technology/Equipment:

o EMR: EPIC

o IV Pump: Alaris and Medfusion syringe pumps

o Med dispensing: Omnicell

o Monitors: Phillips

o Equipment: Belmont Rapid Infuser Accuvein PIV Ultrasound Artic Sun Camino EV-1000 Vigileo I-stat and Accuryn

Floating: If yes where

o Pediatric CVICU NICU Neonatal PCU Gen Peds will float as needed

Orientation (facility and unit):

o NEO

o 2 days departmental

Scheduling:

o Weekend rotation: will be required to work 2 Fridays 2 Saturdays 2 Sundays and 2 Mondays every 6-week schedule

The combination of the 2 Fridays Saturdays Sundays and Mondays can be grouped together or worked separately as long as those eight (8) shifts occur within the 6-week period

o No call for travelers if the PICU cannot utilize them they may be floated to PCVICU Peds Progressive NICU or general Peds units within LCH

o Holiday Expectations: Travelers will work 75% of holidays Unit requirement is the eve and day of every other holiday while contracted

o RTO: Manager approval

o Shift times:- 0715

o Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks

Other notes:

o Scrub Color: Navy

o Parking: Free Yes

o Unit Culture: Teamwork Trust Accountability Respect compassionately hard working

Youll never receive recurrent notifications aggressive phone calls or overbearing messages from us. Just support! A US based healthcare staffing firm Lamb Company has been serving healthcare workers so that healthcare workers may serve their patients since 2019. Our team consists of individuals with likeminded goals to have a heart for providing quality care for patients that without our help may not receive any. Our job is to find a site that matches well with you and develop a plan to safely and effectively get you implemented into that system. As a small company with owners that are healthcare workers themselves we understand the difficulty of starting new and finding a home where you are appreciated. We are always available and aim to find you the employment of your dreams. Please reach out with any questions which you may have!