An Intensive Care Registered Nurse cares for acutely ill patients in an intensive care or critical care clinical setting. Works with Physicians and other specialists as part of a critical care team. Monitors patients, coordinates care, and provides advanced life support as needed.
2 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU position requiring 2 years of PICU experience and a WV or compact RN license. Details Acute care setting in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) of a children's hospital 20-bed unit with an average daily census of about 15 patients ICU ratios of 1:1-2 and stepdown ratios of 1:3 Patient population includes Congenital Heart Program, DKA, respiratory, neurosurgery, tracheostomy, ventilator, and G-tube cases, with possible adult patients RNs are required to titrate drips including sedation (Fentanyl, Versed, Precedex), vasoactive medications, and
TPN/MIVF
per physician orders Uses
EPIC EMR
Charge Nurse coverage depends on staffing, with a free House Supervisor always available Nurse aides support the unit, assisting with feeding, FSBS, equipment, and admissions prep In-house pediatrician, resident, and APP coverage available 24/7 RT manages ventilators, CPAP, and BiPAP equipment Telemetry is monitored off unit with strips read by tele staff 12-hour shifts rotating between 7a-7p and 7p-7a with self-scheduling Weekend requirement of 2 weekends per 4-week schedule (Fri/Sat/Sun considered weekend shifts) Holiday rotation required as needed, worked into the permanent staff holiday schedule No call or standby requirement Floating required within children's services including L&D, NICU, and Acute Peds, with standard ratios expected Requirements Active WV or compact RN license required BLS and PALS certification required Minimum 2 years of PICU experience required BSN not required for this position Must be comfortable caring for adult patients if needed COVID vaccination required, with medical or religious exemption process available Additional Information Provide direct patient care to critically ill pediatric patients, including titrating sedation and vasoactive drips per physician orders Collaborate with in-house physicians, residents, APPs, and RT staff for coordinated care Unit-specific orientation includes EPIC training, NSO, competency and equipment review with a clinical preceptor, and 3 shifts with a mentor Dress code requires dark gray (pewter) scrubs Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius from the facility Previous travelers or permanent staff at this facility must have a 2-year break before reapplying Travelers may not work within the WVU Medicine system for more than one cumulative year without taking a required 2-year break
