Travel Nurse RN

Job Title: PICU Registered Nurse Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Rotating 3x12-Hour Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: 2 years of PICU experience required; 1st time travelers accepted License: Current South Carolina or Multi State/Compact RN license required Certifications: BLS, PALS (American Heart Association) required Must-Have: - 2 years of PICU experience - BLS and PALS certifications Description: The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit provides intensive and intermediate care to children ages 0-18. The unit cares for patients with a blend of medical and surgical diagnoses. Common diagnoses include respiratory compromise, trauma, and post-operative surgical patients requiring immediate intensive care support. Specialized therapies such as ECMO, CRRT, renal or peritoneal dialysis and pediatric palliative care are available. The staffing mix includes Registered Nurses, Patient Care Technicians, and Unit Secretaries. Therapeutic supportive services include Respiratory Therapy, Pediatric Dietitians, and Pediatric Pharmacists. The unit operates with varied patient ratios, including 1:1, 1:2, and 1:3. The position requires rotating day and night shifts, including holidays and weekends as needed. Clinical staff may float within their scope of practice to meet facility needs. All requests for time off must be submitted in advance. Travelers should be aware that emergency assignments may occur during hurricane season.