Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Springfield, MO

Registered Nurse (RN) | Pediatric Intensive Care UnitLocation: Springfield, MO Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified PICU RN in Springfield, Missouri, 65804!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit)

Location

Springfield, MO | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Days, 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM | Expected 36 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to perform direct patient care activities for all age groups, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Monitor and coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient care and comfort
• Evaluate the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers and maintain professional accountability
• Coordinate patient care in conjunction with other departments while maintaining patient rights and confidentiality
• Float as needed to NICU, PICU, Pediatric medical floor, or Peds ED based on patient volumes
• Function within the scope of nursing practice consistent with established guidelines, including applicable state Nurse Practice Act standards

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license; must meet criteria for licensure in the state of Missouri or currently hold Missouri licensure
• BLS and PALS certifications from AHA only required
• TNCC certification required
• Minimum 2 years of PICU experience; must be ventilator competent
• At least 1 year of post-orientation experience required
• Flu vaccination or facility-approved exemption required November 1 – April 1; declinations are not accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with diverse patient populations including Trauma, Burn, Neurosurgery, Pediatric Surgery, Respiratory, Sepsis, Endocrinology, Hematology/Oncology, and Orthopedics
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to function as a collaborative team player in a high-acuity environment

Why Join Us

• Work in a recognized Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center with a 12-bed PICU, structured patient ratios (ICU 2:1, Intubated 1:1, Peds status 3:1), and no on-call requirements
• Springfield, MO offers a vibrant community with attractions including nationally recognized museums, parks, local dining, breweries, and more

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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