Registered Nurse - PICU Job in Wilmington, NC

Company: Gifted Healthcare
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: February 12, 2020

Job Description:

JOB REQUIREMENTSPediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse (RN) Travel JobPediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurses provide care for children and adolescents with a wide-range of ailments, from common childhood diseases to life-threatening illnesses.Pediatric Intensive Care Unit/PICU RN Responsibilities:

• The Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse provides age and culturally appropriate care to patient, consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
  
• Monitors patient's vital signs, such as blood pressure, breathing and heart rate, and initiates corrective action whenever the patient displays adverse symptomatology
  
• Follows continuous cardiac and respiratory monitor readings, such as EKG tracings, O2 stats, CVP/arterial line waveforms, if applicable, and reports any observed changes
  
• Tracks urine output, changes dressings, inserts catheters, starts IVs (both central venous & arterial)
  
• Administers infusion therapy, including: IV fluids, antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, electrolytes
  
• Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, such as ventilators
  
• Prepares and administers and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments, analyzes lab results
  
• Assists treating physician during examination, treatment and procedures, which can include life-saving situations
  
• Assists with the insertion or discontinuation of CV catheters, arterial lines, external ventricular drains, epidural catheters and endotracheal tubes, Foleys
  
• The PICU RN provides education, information and emotional support to the patient's family and caregivers
  
• Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
  
• The PICU RN performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment
  
  BENEFITS OF BEING GIFTED!
  
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  • Refer a nurse for this position and earn up to $1500 referral bonus when he/she completes a minimum of 8-week assignment. Refer a nurse for a PRN position, and earn $250 once he/she completes three shifts.
    
  • Flexible scheduling
    
  • Premium pay
    
  • Same Day or Weekly Pay
    
  • Ability to work in premier facilities
    
  • Access to Chief Nursing Officer 24-7
    
  • Access to Social Worker 24-7
    
  • Group Health insurance benefits:
    
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    • Medical Plan
      
    • Dental Plan
      
    • Vision Plan
      
    • Short and Long Term Disability
      
    • AD&D Insurance
      
      
      
      Benefits of being a GIFTED TRAVEL NURSE
      
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      • Private housing and housing allowance
        
      • Personal Career Coach
        
      • Extremely competitive personalized pay package
        
        
        
        
        ABOUT GIFTED HEALTHCARE
        GIFTED Healthcare is a company that believes in the power of one person to make a difference in patient care. Join the ranks of our rapidly growing team of healthcare professionals, and become that difference!
        
        Do you remember why you became a RN, at GIFTED? We do!
        

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