Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - $2,596 per week in Urbana, IL

Job Title : Pediatric Nurse Profession : RN UP Specialty : Pediatrics / Pediatric Advanced Care / Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Duration : 13 weeks Shift : Day Hours per Shift : 12 hours (7 : 00 AM - 7 : 30 PM) Experience : Minimum three (3) years of relevant nursing experience License : Illinois state RN License in good standing Certifications : - BLS (American Heart Association) - ACLS (American Heart Association) - PALS (American Heart Association) Must-Have : ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing) Description : Performs all responsibilities and duties required by the 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 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 privately 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 solutions. Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies. Works collaboratively with medical professionals in the care of pediatric patients. Monitors intake and output of all pediatric patient assignments. Changes dressings, inserts catheters, and starts IVs. Administers medications using proper bar code scanning. Notifies appropriate provider with high alert lab results. Serves as a mandated reporter for all suspected abuse or neglect cases. Ensures excellent communication with patients and families through meaningful hourly rounding, bedside report, and updates. Collaborates with members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure quality outcomes.