Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in El Paso, TX

Why Join Us Work in a unique and growing unit that manages a wide spectrum of pediatric cases, from surgical diagnoses to critical care including septic shock and respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation. Operate and monitor unit equipment including Hillrom beds, GE monitors, ICU Medical Plum 360 pumps, and Med Fusion syringe pumps.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

Location

El Paso, Texas

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Three 12-Hour Shifts per Week | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to pediatric and pediatric intensive care patients in a 19-bed unit (10 PICU, 9 Pediatric beds)
• Manage patient ratios of 1:2 for PICU and up to 1:5 for general pediatric patients, adjusting as census and acuity require
• Assist with and monitor procedures including lumbar punctures, intubations, chest tube placements, and conscious sedation
• Operate and monitor unit equipment including Hillrom beds, GE monitors, ICU Medical Plum 360 pumps, and Med Fusion syringe pumps
• Document patient care accurately using Meditech EMR
• Collaborate with charge nurses and interdisciplinary team members across day and night shifts to deliver safe, high-quality patient care

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience
• Pediatric nursing experience
• Pediatric ICU experience

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Combined experience in both general pediatrics and pediatric intensive care settings
• Familiarity with vasoactive drip management and mechanical ventilation support
• Experience with Meditech EMR
• Adaptable team player who embraces constructive feedback and thrives in a dynamic clinical environment

Why Join Us

• Work in a unique and growing unit that manages a wide spectrum of pediatric cases, from surgical diagnoses to critical care including septic shock and respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation
• No call requirements, with a structured weekend schedule, offering a predictable and supportive work environment