Registered Nurse - PICU

Bestica•San Diego, CA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 13-week contract position for a Registered Nurse in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). The unit sees high acuity cases including injury, respiratory failure, shock, multi-system failure, poisonings, near drowning, meningitis, post-operative cardiac surgical care, and neurosurgery. The role functions at the Standard Level of nursing practice. The position requires flexibility with shifts (variable day/night or straight nights) and a willingness to work holidays. The contract is for 13 weeks, with the possibility of extension, but only the first 13 weeks will be at the winter rate. The hospital is a Magnet Recognized, teaching facility, named one of the Top 10 Best Children's Hospitals in the Nation by U.S. News & World Report, and holds a Beacon Award for Excellence. It is also a Great Place To Work Certified facility and a Level 1 trauma center.

Requirements

2 full years of recent independent PICU experience.
PICU experience must be within the last year, not including orientation time.
Experience with at least a 10-bed PICU unit.
BLS certification.
PALS certification.
Experience with ventilators.
Experience with multiple monitors, specifically CVP and EKG.
Must have a CA license.
Must be available to work weekends with full flexibility.
Must work 2 of the following 3 holidays (including Eves): Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's.
Must be flexible to work whatever 2 holidays the unit needs.
RTO restrictions: 7 days RTO max, need to still get in 3 shifts that week.
Locals are not accepted.

Nice To Haves

Prefers at least 1 travel assignment.
Willing to float between units (CVPICU & NICU).

Responsibilities

Provide care at the Standard Level of nursing practice.
Care for patients with high acuity conditions including injury, respiratory failure, shock, multi-system failure, poisonings, near drowning, meningitis, post-operative cardiac surgical care, and neurosurgery.
Operate ventilators and multiple monitors, specifically CVP and EKG.
Work variable shifts (day/night or straight nights).
Work weekends and holidays as required, including 2 out of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's.
Float between CVPICU and NICU units as needed.
Float within scope to meet facility needs.
Complete charting in Epic.
Be available for a November 9th start date.