Job Description
Travelnursesource
TravelNurseSource is working with Gifted Healthcare to find a qualified PICU RN in Alexandria, Louisiana, 71301!
Pay Information
$1,420 per week
About The Position
The Gifted Healthcare Experience
Gifted Healthcare is an award-winning travel nursing agency that offers nursing contracts at premier healthcare facilities across the United States. Gifted Healthcare believes in the power one person has to make a difference in a patients care, inspiring Gifteds mission to help nurses thrive and advance their careers by providing exceptional job opportunities , day one benefits , and24/7 support.
Gifted Healthcare Top Perks
- Guaranteed Pay – With Guaranteed Pay, youll never have to worry about not getting paid if your shift gets canceled for low census. Contact your recruiter for complete details.
- Premium Overtime You will receive 2x your hourly rate ontravel assignmentsfor all overtime hours worked (excluding local, PRN, CA, Govt assignments).
- Weekly Pay – We pay you weekly so you can focus on your career and your life.
Responsibilities
Pediatric Intensive Care RNs (PICU RNs) provide age-appropriate care to pediatric patients and consult with health care team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans. The PICU RN assists the physician during examination, treatment, and procedures, which can include life-saving situations. PICU RN job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Monitor patients vital signs, such as blood pressure, breathing, and heart rate
- Follow continuous cardiac and respiratory monitor readings, such as EKG tracings, O2 stats, CVP/arterial line waveforms
- Track urine output, change dressings, insert catheters, start IVs
- Administer infusion therapy, including IV fluids, antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, electrolytes
- Assist with the insertion or discontinuation of CV catheters, arterial lines, external ventricular drains, epidural catheters, and endotracheal tubes, Foleys
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5 Benefits of Travel Nursing
- Exposure to a variety of cases and healthcare environments improves your clinical judgment and decision-making skills. This can be particularly valuable in high-pressure situations.
- Facing new challenges regularly builds resilience. Travel nurses often become more adaptable, resilient, and confident in their abilities to handle unforeseen circumstances.
- Many travel nurses find permanent positions at healthcare facilities where they’ve completed assignments. This can be an excellent way to transition into a long-term role after exploring different options.
- Travel nursing allows you to experience different cultures firsthand. Working in new locations exposes you to unique customs, traditions, and perspectives, fostering cultural competence and enriching your personal and professional life.
- Travel nursing exposes you to various healthcare professionals, including industry leaders and experts. Networking with these individuals can open doors to mentorship and career advancement opportunities.
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