Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $1,865 per week

ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Marietta, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Opportunity:

RN - PICU

Job Details:

• Work night shifts from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM
• 2 years PICU experience required
• Maintain 2:1 nurse to patient ratio
• Manage and oversee care of complex and high acuity/critical pediatric patients
• Perform Q1 hour minimum assessment and monitoring
• Provide culturally and developmentally appropriate direct clinical care
• Manage ventilator, BiPAP, CPAP, and Oscillator equipment
• Conduct cardiac rhythm (EKG) assessment and analysis
• Monitor and trend continuous vitals including cardiac rhythm, respiratory rate, O2 sat, BP, and arterial line waveforms
• Titrate vasoactive, sedation, and insulin drips appropriately
• Run and analyze bedside POCT (iSTAT, ABG/VBG)
• Assist with bedside procedures including sedated LP, arterial line placement, CVL/PICC placement, intubation, and chest tube placement
• Support and/or lead pediatric codes using PALS algorithm
• Perform sterile dressing changes
• Complete timely documentation and coordinate interdisciplinary care
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Nursing required
• Current RN license (Single State or Multi-state Compact) required
• BLS certification required upon hire
• PALS certification required within 180 days
• Strong critical thinking and time management skills required
• Ability to function in fast-paced environment and respond to emergencies

Facility:

This healthcare facility operates a 6-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit providing highly specialized care for infants, children, and adolescents who are seriously ill or injured. The facility is the only community-based PICU in the region and features a collaborative environment with pediatric specialists including PICU intensivists, nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, speech therapists, physical therapists, and child life specialists. The organization emphasizes open communication and utilizes state-of-the-art technology to provide exceptional pediatric critical care.

Location:

Marietta, GA

Marietta offers a perfect blend of suburban charm and urban amenities just northwest of Atlanta, providing easy access to metropolitan opportunities while maintaining a family-friendly community atmosphere. The area features excellent schools, beautiful parks, and a thriving downtown square, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking both career growth and quality of life.

Adex Job ID #JR-52867. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC

ADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.

Benefits

• Referral bonus