Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics - $2,236 per week in Norfolk, VA

Job Title: Pediatric RN Profession: Nursing Specialty: Pediatrics Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Any Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum years of experience required License: Active Registered Nurse license Certifications: BLS required; PALS preferred Must-Have: Strong IV insertion skills; previous PICC line care/management preferred Description: Join a highly motivated team of caregivers in a Pediatric Progressive Care Unit. The unit specializes in diverse patient populations, including those with renal conditions, post-operative spinal care, chronic complex care, and telemetry needs.

Job Title: Pediatric RN Profession: Nursing Specialty: Pediatrics Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Any Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum years of experience required License: Active Registered Nurse license Certifications: BLS required; PALS preferred Must-Have: Strong IV insertion skills; previous PICC line care/management preferred Description: Join a highly motivated team of caregivers in a Pediatric Progressive Care Unit. This role involves caring for patients in a progressive care setting focused on optimal patient care. The nurse to patient ratio is 1:4, with 3 patients for post-renal transplant cases. The unit specializes in diverse patient populations, including those with renal conditions, post-operative spinal care, chronic complex care, and telemetry needs. Typical diagnoses include asthma, pneumonia, and chronic-complex cerebral palsy, among others. Nurses will conduct various procedures, including telemetry, lab monitoring, and care of drains and feeding tubes. Common equipment utilized includes IV pumps, CPAP/BiPAP machines, and chest tube setups. Floating may be required to other general care or medical-surgical areas. Basic telemetry interpretation skills are necessary for this position. The focus is on delivering compassionate and driven care to pediatric patients.