Registered Nurse / Pediatric Intensive Care Unit...
***CLIENT WILL CONSIDER MORE THAN 14 WEEKS, SPECIFY IN SUBMITTAL...
What is the shift? 4x12s, will consider 3x12s...
What are the ratios? Patient ratio is 1:2...
How many years of experience are required?
" 2 years of PICU experience is required...
Are first-timers accepted? Yes...
What is the weekend requirement?
" Traveler will be scheduled 5 weekends within each 6-week schedule
" Weekend coverage may consist of either a Saturday or Sunday shift...
Will this traveler need to float within scope to meet facility needs/float between like units?
" Yes, floating is required
" Traveler must be able to float to NICU and Pediatrics based on hospital needs...
Is on call required? No on-call requirement is indicated...
Is this client open to accommodating block schedule? No, any schedule accommodations MUST be sent with the submittal and approved BEFORE the offer...
Which certifications are required?
" BCLS/BLS is required
" PALS is required
" Basic EKG Exam is required...
Are locals accepted? Yes, Lifebridge accepts local candidates...
What is the state licensure requirement? Maryland or compact RN license required upon submission...
Are there any time off restrictions here? If so, what are they?
" The system will auto approve 14 days or less of RTO
" Every other winter and summer holiday are required and no RTO is approved
" No RTO on hard-to-fill days like Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, etc...
Any additional unit information?
" This is a 6-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at LBH Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland
" The unit serves infant, pediatric and adolescent patients
" Common diagnoses include respiratory distress/failure, DKA, seizures, pain management and sepsis
" The unit manages patients requiring moderate sedation, continuous drips, arterial lines and central lines
" Orientation is approximately 40 hours, including virtual, clinical and on-unit orientation...
Any additional experience requirements?
" PICU experience is required
" Strong dysrhythmia interpretation and management experience is required
" Central line and PICC line management experience is required
" Experience with anti-seizure medications, continuous sedation, IV vasopressors and pediatric dosage calculations is required
" ICP monitoring experience is required
" Must be comfortable caring for ventilated pediatric patients and managing acute airways
" BiPAP/CPAP, ABG interpretation and chest tube management experience are required...
What special equipment experience is required?
" Ventilators
" High-flow nasal cannula
" BiPAP/CPAP...
What is the Charting System? Cerner is required...
What is the scrub color? Navy pants...