PICU RN Casual

Employer Description

As one of the nations premier pediatric health care systems weve made a promise to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. Its a promise that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research advocacy education and prevention.

Equity diversity and inclusion guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about and committed to leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care reducing health disparities and helping build a diverse and inclusive environment. All Nemours Associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues patients and families.

Nemours aspires to have its workforce and providers reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Candidates of diverse backgrounds race and ethnicity religion age gender sexual orientation and those committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural values are strongly encouraged to apply. Please click here to reviewNemours Anti-Racism Statement ().

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The PICU is seeking a CASUAL NIGHTS or ROTATING SHIFT Registered Nurseto join our team in Wilmington DE.

The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit of Nemours Childrens Health Delawareis a 24-bed unit in a Level 1 Trauma requiring care and surveillance in the PICU will have conditions and diagnoses which may include but are not limited to those producing: acute and reversible loss of consciousness respiratory failure compromised air exchange cardiovascular dysfunction hepatic failure hemodynamic instability renal dysfunction central nervous system injury or dysfunction acute trauma and organ failure requiringtransplantation.

Treatments or interventions performed in the PICU include measures utilizing advanced life support technology. These include but are not limited to cardiopulmonary resuscitation tracheal intubation ECMO pharmacologic support of circulation mechanical ventilation point of care monitoring CRRT thoracentesis and hemodynamic intracranial pressure intravascular monitoring.

Each patient room haselectrocardiographicpulse oximetry respiratory hemodynamic and intracranial pressure monitoring capability as well as central EKG and respiratory monitoring. Portable monitoring during patient transport is provided.

Special equipment includes; radiant warmer beds heating/cooling blanket systems Mapleson manual ventilation system end tidal CO2 monitors ventilators hemodynamic monitoring systems intracranial pressure monitoring system ventriculostomy systems infusion pumps blood warmer continuous renal replacement systems and peripheral nerve stimulators.

REQUIREMENTS

• Be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Experienced pediatric intensive care nurse of at least 2 years preferred.
• Have a current registration or be for eligible Delaware State Board of Nursing Licensure.
• Must be CPR certified by the American Heart Association. PALS and ACLS preferred.
• Certifications: CCRN preferred