American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Description

American Traveler seeks an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU (PICU) position, requiring advanced pediatric critical care skills and a SD or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Work in a combined Pediatric and Pediatric ICU unit with 15 general pediatric beds and 5 PICU beds
• Care for patients from birth to 18 years old, with occasional adult overflow for stable medical and post-surgical cases
• Typical patients include those with respiratory illnesses, diabetes, septicemia, hyperbilirubinemia, trauma, abuse/neglect, mental health, and a variety of surgeries
• PICU patients include those with critical needs such as respiratory insufficiency, organ dysfunction, trauma, neurology, and toxic exposures
• Patient ratios: 1:5 in General Pediatrics and 1:1–2 in PICU
• Floating required to NICU (feeder/growers, 1:3 ratio) and General Pediatrics (up to 1:5 ratio)
• 12-hour variable shifts with every other weekend rotation and possible low census/on-call
• All holidays may be scheduled; time off must be pre-approved
• Uses EPIC EMR system and Omnicell equipment
• Responsibilities include physical assessments, medication administration, and patient/family education
• RNs and nurse aides draw their own labs and start IVs, with ultrasound available for difficult IVs
• Support team includes CNA, charge nurse, resource nurse, RT, hospitalist, pediatric pharmacy, case management, and social work
• One day of facility orientation and two days of unit orientation with a preceptor provided
• Required to wear navy scrubs
• Free parking available in the parking garage
• Unit offers a traveler-friendly, supportive environment with a culture focused on learning and growth

Requirements

• Active SD or compact RN license required
• Minimum 1.5 years PICU RN experience required; first-time travelers must have at least 2 years of experience
• Current BLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Completion of a board-approved nursing education program
• Proficiency with EPIC charting system
• Ability to titrate drips and care for mechanically ventilated patients
• Physical skills to assess, evaluate, and educate patients ranging from infants to adults
• 100-mile radius rule applies; no local travelers permitted

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-640712. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Pediatric ICU

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