Travel Pediatric ICU / Advanced Care Unit RN

Job Description

Integrated Healthcare Services is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Urbana, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline : RN
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service. Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team. Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs. Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation. Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and / or correcting safety hazards and incidents. Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base. Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution. Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies. Works collaboratively with Pediatric Intensivists and Pediatric Hospitalists in the care of the Pediatric ICU / Pediatric Advanced Care patient and Pediatric Med / Surg patients Monitors intake and output of all pediatric patient assignment Changes dressings, inserts catheters, starts IVs Administers medications using proper bar code scanning Notifies appropriate provider with high alert lab results Severs as a mandated reports for all suspected abuse / neglect cases Ensures excellent communication with patients, families through meaningful hourly rounding, bedside report and whiteboard updates Collaborates with members of multidisciplinary team to ensure quality outcomees Required Skills & Experience :

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Work Authorization : US Citizen

Preferred years of experience : 2 years

Travel required : No travel required

Shift timings : Days

Integrated Healthcare Services Job ID #36597584. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : RN UP - Peds / PAC / PICU