Travel Picu Registered Nurse (Rn)

The Gifted Healthcare Experience\u00a0

Gifted Healthcare is an award-winning travel nursing agency that offers nursing contracts at premier healthcare facilities across the United States. Gifted Healthcare believes in the power one person has to make a difference in a patient\u2019s care, inspiring Gifted's mission to help nurses thrive and advance their careers by providing\u00a0exceptional job opportunities ,\u00a0day one benefits , and\u00a024/7 support.

Join Gifted and enjoy memorable experiences\u00a0at and away from the bedside\u00a0while advancing your career on your terms

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Pediatric Intensive Care RNs (PICU RNs) provide age-appropriate care to pediatric patients and consult with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. The PICU RN assists the physician during examination, treatment and procedures, which can include life-saving situations. PICU RN job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

PICU RNs monitor patient\u2019s vital signs, such as blood pressure, breathing and heart rate

Follow continuous cardiac and respiratory monitor readings, such as EKG tracings, O2 stats, CVP/arterial line waveforms

Track urine output, change dressings, insert catheters, start IVs

Administer infusion therapy, including IV fluids, antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, electrolytes

Assist with the insertion or discontinuation of CV catheters, arterial lines, external ventricular drains, epidural catheters and endotracheal tubes, Foleys