Key Responsibilities Provide ICU-level nursing care across a broad range of pediatric patient populations including respiratory, neuro, GI, GU, burns, DKA, ortho, ENT, and patients with cardiac histories. Manage and monitor patients on ventilators, drips, chest tubes, central lines, syringe pumps, trachs, and gastrostomy tubes.
Numbers & Facts
Location
San Antonio, TX
Description
TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified PICU RN in San Antonio, Texas, 78229!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Pediatric ICU (PICU)
Location
San Antonio, TX | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Every other weekend required
Key Responsibilities
Provide ICU-level nursing care across a broad range of pediatric patient populations including respiratory, neuro, GI, GU, burns, DKA, ortho, ENT, and patients with cardiac histories
Manage and monitor patients on ventilators, drips, chest tubes, central lines, syringe pumps, trachs, and gastrostomy tubes
Maintain patient ratios of 2:1, with 1:1 for higher acuity and up to 3:1 for step-down/lower acuity patients
Assist with or support procedures including central line and chest tube placement, sedation, lumbar puncture, and intubation
Document patient care accurately using the Meditech EMR system
Float to other children's units as needed, including NICU and pediatric specialty areas
Required Qualifications
Active RN license with a minimum of 1 year of ICU-level nursing experience
Experience caring for intubated patients and managing mechanical ventilators
PALS certification required
Ability to work night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) and every other weekend
Navy blue scrubs required; t-shirts not permitted
Preferred Experience / Skills
Experience caring for patients on ECMO (patient care, not pump management)
Experience with Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
Familiarity with Meditech EMR
Flexible, positive, and communicative personality with strong teamwork skills
Why Join Us
Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-acuity 24-bed pediatric ICU serving a wide variety of complex patient populations
Supportive unit structure with charge nurses and unit coordinators on every shift