Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - $2,201 per week in Rapid City, SD

Cynet Health

Rapid City, SD

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SALARY

$2,200.53–$2,200.53

SKILLS

Aged Care, Basic Life Support (BLS), Case Management, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Clinical Assessment, Diabetes, Disease, Endocrinology, Epic Systems, Health Plan, Hematology, Infectious Diseases, Intravenous Therapies, Medical Diagnosis, Medication Administration, Metabolic Disorders, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Neurotrauma (Traumatic Brain Injury), Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Orthopedics, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Pediatric Nursing, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Phlebotomy, Prescription Drugs, Registered Nurse (RN), Social Work, Special Needs, Titration, Ultrasound, Urology

LOCATION

Rapid City, SD

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Job Title: Registered Nurse - PICU Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Pediatrics Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12 Hour Nights Hours per Shift: 36 Experience: Minimum 1.5 years PICU RN experience License: Registered Nurse - Board of Nursing Certifications: BLS, PALS, NIHSS Must-Have: Must be comfortable working in both General Pediatrics and PICU. Proficient in physical assessment of patients, ages 0 to adult. Ability to evaluate patient symptoms and associated vital signs. Experience in administering medications as prescribed. Educate patients and families on care plans. Proficient in using the EPIC charting system. Ability to titrate drips and care for mechanically ventilated patients. Description: This role involves working in a 15-bed Pediatric Unit and a 5-bed PICU. The RN will care for patients aged 0-18 years and adult overflow/visiting patients. Common diagnoses include respiratory illness, diabetes, septicemia, cellulitis, hyperbilirubinemia, neglect/abuse, mental health issues, trauma, neurology, and general surgeries. General surgeries may span ENT, gastrointestinal, urological, orthopedic, neurosurgery, and trauma cases. In PICU, the RN will treat critically ill or intensive care patients. The most common conditions include acute and chronic respiratory insufficiency, circulatory failure, infectious diseases leading to organ dysfunction, endocrine and metabolic disorders, neurologic diseases, toxic exposures, trauma, and hematologic/oncologic diseases. Patient ratios in General Pediatrics can be 1:5. In PICU, the patient load may be 1:1 or 1:2. Support staff includes a charge nurse, CNA, phlebotomy, and a resource nurse. RNs will start their own IVs and may access ultrasound for difficult placements. Additional support includes pediatric pharmacy, social work, and case management. The culture is described as friendly and supportive, focusing on learning and growth. Weekends will be scheduled on an alternating basis. Time off requires pre-approval.

About the Company

Cynet Health

Cynet Health is a TJC certified MBE and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Health Med and Health IT staffing and consulting services to countless hospitals, SNFs, clinics, labs, CROs, health & wellness centers, pharmacies, and other medical facilities across the United States. Headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, we are a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise and a recognized Diversity Supplier.

COMPANY SIZE

1,000 to 1,499 employees

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

WEBSITE

https://cynethealth.com/