TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified PICU RN in San Diego, California, 92123!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – PICU / PACU
Location
San Diego, CA | Acute Care – Pediatric
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | 4x10-Hour Shifts | Variable start times between 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM, or earlier based on department need | On-call and standby may be required based on department needs
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity pediatric setting, including PICU or PACU environments
- Perform and manage airway management, mechanical ventilation, and extubation
- Monitor and manage cardiac rhythms, fluid and electrolyte balance, and pain control
- Provide discharge instructions and patient/family education
- Participate in on-call rotation, including up to one call shift per weeknight or one call shift every other weekend as needed, and one holiday call as needed
- Utilize Epic for clinical documentation and charting
Required Qualifications
- Active California RN license in hand, or confirmed ETA for licensure posting
- Minimum 1 year of pediatric hospital experience
- Minimum 1 year of critical care experience (PICU or PACU candidates considered)
- BLS/CPR – American Heart Association (AHA) required
- PALS – American Heart Association (AHA) required
- Associate's degree in Nursing (or higher)
- Must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
- Weekend availability required; must have full flexibility to be scheduled on weekends as needed
- Maximum of 6 days of RTO for the duration of the contract; RTO must be confirmed at time of submission
- Expected weekly hours are based on department scheduling; hours are expected after the call-off policy has been met
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior travel nursing experience
- PICU candidates with no PACU experience are welcome — on-site PACU training may be provided
- Experience with Epic EMR
- Familiarity with pediatric cardiac monitoring and critical care protocols
Why Join Us
- Work at a nationally recognized, Magnet-designated pediatric facility that has received Top 10 Best Children's Hospital honors and holds Level 1 trauma designation
- Complimentary parking available for travelers and a supportive, award-winning work environment