TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified PICU RN in Morgantown, West Virginia, 26506!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit)
Location
Morgantown, WV
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Rotating Shifts (7:00 AM–7:00 PM / 7:00 PM–7:00 AM) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a 20-bed PICU with an average daily census of approximately 15 patients, maintaining ICU ratios of 1:1–2 and stepdown ratios of 1:3
- Titrate sedation drips (Fentanyl, Versed, Precedex) and vasoactive medications per physician orders
- Manage and care for patients with complex diagnoses including congenital heart conditions, DKA, respiratory illness, neurosurgery, tracheostomies, and ventilator dependence
- Operate and monitor respiratory therapy equipment including ventilators, CPAP, and BiPAP in collaboration with respiratory therapy staff
- Float within the children's service line as needed, including L&D, NICU, and Acute Pediatrics, maintaining standard unit ratios
- Participate in weekend and holiday rotation schedules as required by unit needs
Required Qualifications
- Active RN licensure in good standing
- Minimum 2 years of PICU experience (required)
- Current BLS and PALS certifications
- Experience titrating sedation protocols and vasoactive drips
- COVID-19 vaccination required (full vaccination series); medical or religious exemption requests must be submitted for review and approval
- Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for travel assignment
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Comfort and experience caring for adult patients in a pediatric setting
- Familiarity with EPIC electronic health records
- Experience floating to L&D, NICU, or Acute Pediatrics units
Why Join Us
- Work in a well-supported PICU environment with in-house pediatric physicians, residents, and APPs available 24/7, plus charge nurse and house supervisor coverage
- Flexible self-scheduling and block scheduling options available based on unit needs, with a structured orientation including clinical preceptorship