Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - $3,052 per week in Orange, CA

Job Title : Registered Nurse Profession : Nursing Specialty : Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Duration : 13 weeks Shift : Night Hours per Shift : 12 hours (19 : 00 - 07 : 00) Experience : Minimum of 2 years in high acuity / high census PICU License : Active RN License required Certifications : ACLS, BLS, PALS Must-Have : Experience with managing patients aged birth to 18 years. Experience with arterial lines and concious sedation. Experience with CRRT, ECMO, and critical care for metabolic, respiratory, endocrinology, oncology, neurosurgical, level 1 traumas, and cardiology patients. Previous assignments for more than 8 weeks from reputable facilities with high volume and high acuity. Description : Seeking a Registered Nurse for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit on the night shift. This position requires working three 12-hour shifts each week. The RN will be expected to work during two of the three major holidays. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in high acuity / high census PICUs. The role may require floating primarily to NICU and CVICU but also to any other area as needed. Certifications in ACLS, BLS, and PALS are required. Experience with Cerner documentation is preferred. Skills required include : - Managing blood products and anti-seizure medications - Arterial line management - Assisting with intubation and managing chest tubes - Care for ventilated patients - Central line care and monitoring - Pediatric dosage calculations - Administration of TPN and lipids, among others This position will include caring for critically ill children with various complex diagnoses and the use of advanced medical technology. Candidates should demonstrate a positive history of extensions in travel nursing roles. Please note that candidates are required to have a valid California RN license. Travel nurses will be the first to float to other areas as needed.