Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Critical Care, Epic Systems, Healthcare, Medical Record System, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Nursing, Patient Care, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Pediatrics, Registered Nurse (RN)
Job Title
Registered Nurse – PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit)
LocationNew Brunswick, NJ
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (19:00–07:30) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit setting with patient ratios of 1:1–2, and 1:3 for intermediate care
- Float to adolescents, pediatrics, PHOC, and NICU as needed, with ratios varying based on patient acuity
- Perform and assist with CVVH and/or CRRT procedures as required
- Participate in patient transport within the facility as needed
- Document all patient care accurately using the EPIC charting system
- Work every other weekend and applicable holidays as required
Required Qualifications- Minimum of 3 years of PICU experience required (2 years may be considered for candidates from large facilities)
- Active New Jersey RN license or valid Compact license required at time of submission
- ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required at time of submission
- Experience with CVVH and/or CRRT highly preferred
- Patient transport experience highly preferred
- Must be available to work 2 of 3 major holidays and adhere to the agreed-upon schedule without modifications once onsite
Preferred Experience / Skills- NIH certification preferred
- Proficiency with EPIC electronic health records system
- Experience floating across pediatric subspecialty units including NICU and PHOC
Why Join Us- First-time travelers are welcome, offering an excellent opportunity to begin your travel nursing career in a specialized pediatric critical care environment
- Local candidates are accepted, making this a flexible opportunity for both local and traveling RNs