RN - PICU | Charlotte, NC | Contract

Quick Look

  • Weekly Gross Pay: $2,439 - $2,710
  • Shift: 12hr Night Shift - 36
  • Duration: 26 weeks
  • Number of Openings: Not specified

Join a leading acute-care hospital as a dedicated RN in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). This 26-week contract position offers a chance to work in a high-acuity environment, providing care to critically ill pediatric patients. The facility is a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, renowned for its commitment to excellence in patient care.

Unit Information:

  • Beds: 24; average patient census of 21-23
  • Required Experience: 2 years of strong high acuity Pediatric ICU experience
  • Patient Types/Common Diagnoses: Respiratory, Trauma, DKA, Seizures, Neurosurgical, Acute/Chronic Renal Failure, Orthopedic, Surgical, Transplants, complex Medical, Blood Disorders
  • Patient Ratios: RN ratios vary based on acuity: 2:1, 1:1, 1:2

Required Licensure & Certifications:

  • RN: BLS, PALS

Skills Required:

  • EPIC experience
  • Experience with Artic Sun, EVDs, Camino device, Belmont Rapid Infuser
  • Management of critical care vasoactive drip titration and invasive lines
  • Aseptic and sterile techniques, basic dressing changes
  • Ventilator and trach management, g-tube/j-tube management
  • Chest tubes, epidurals, PCAs, sedation and analgesic drip management
  • Foley insertion and management, Alaris & Medfusion pump management
  • Bedside procedures with providers, discharge skills, CRRT experience
  • Ability to float to Pediatric CVICU

Support within the Department:

  • CNA - 1 Health Care tech per day to support unit secretary duties and nursing support needs
  • Unit Secretary every shift
  • Charge nurse, 24/7
  • Phlebotomy, 24/7
  • IV/VAT Team, 24/7
  • Resource Nurse, RT, Intensivist, Residents, APP, all in-house

Technology/Equipment:

  • EMR: EPIC
  • IV Pump: Alaris and Medfusion syringe pumps
  • Med dispensing: Omnicell
  • Monitors: Phillips
  • Equipment: Belmont Rapid Infuser, Accuvein, PIV Ultrasound, Artic Sun, Camino, EV-1000 Vigileo, I-stat and Accuryn

Orientation:

  • NEO
  • 2 days departmental

Scheduling:

  • No call for travelers; may be floated to PCVICU, Peds Progressive, NICU, or general Peds units
  • RTO: Manager approval
  • Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks

Additional Information:

  • Scrub Color: Navy
  • Parking: Free
  • Unit Culture: Teamwork, Trust, Accountability, Respect, compassionately hard working

GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are a qualified RN with a passion for pediatric care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!