Travel Nurse RN - PICU in Bakersfield, CA - Excellent Benefits 2024-10-19

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: October 19, 2024

Job Description:

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PICU RN in Bakersfield, California, 93301 About The Position Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Job Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Job Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12-hour night shifts, every other weekend, first to float Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week Experience: Minimum of 3 years--- experience License: Required to submit Certifications: BLS, PALS Must-Have: CERNER Experience Required - NO FIRST-TIME TRAVELERS Job Description: - Average census of 2 patients in an 8-bed PICU unit - Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2 - No nurse aides available - Required weekend shifts every other weekend - Must work 2 out of 3 holidays - Required to wear navy blue scrubs - Nurses will read their own strips on Spacelab tele monitors - Ventilator management required - 24/7 in-house Pediatric Hospitalist Intensivist support - 24/7 Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy support - Potential for on-call shifts if census is low - Required to float to general pediatrics and burn units - Floor-specific orientation includes 2 shifts in PICU, 1 in pediatrics, and 1 in burn (for pediatrics) - Common patient diagnoses include respiratory failure, dehydration, seizures, suicide attempts, overdoses, and poisoning - Must have a minimum of 2 years of PICU experience - Use of Medfusion pumps required - Charting system: Cerner - Hospital may cancel shifts up to 3 times per contract Additional Notes: - You will rarely serve as a charge nurse - Start your shift at either 7 a.m. or 7 p.m. 26078818EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS - AHA BLS - AHA Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Change environments regularly to prevent burnout, maintaining enthusiasm and passion for your nursing career. The variety in assignments keeps your work engaging and fulfilling. Each assignment introduces you to new colleagues, mentors, and professionals in the healthcare industry. Building a diverse professional network can open doors to future career opportunities and collaborations. 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. Working with diverse teams in various settings enhances your communication skills. You learn to effectively communicate with colleagues, patients, and families from different backgrounds.

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