Travel RN - Pediatrics

Job details: Work as an ECMO Specialist within a children's hospital settingMay float between CTICU, PICU, and NICU wherever ECMO patients are locatedVariable 3x12 shifts covering both day (7:00-19:00) and night (19:00-7:00) schedulesMust be flexible to work either day or night shifts as neededMust be available to work weekends with full scheduling flexibilityNo on-call responsibilities requiredUses Epic charting systemRequirements: Active CA RN license required (or ETA for pending license required at time of submission) Current BLS and PALS certifications requiredMinimum of 1 year of nursing experience required 2 years of pediatric ICU nursing and 1 year of ECMO experience preferred; candidates with strong ECMO training and adult ICU background will also be consideredSkills needed include IV therapy, arterial line management, and central line careRespiratory skills required: BiPAP/CPAP management, care of ventilated patients, ABG interpretation, and ETT/NT suctioningMedication management skills required: continuous IV sedation, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive dripsCardiovascular skills required: ECMO management, post cardiac surgery care, cardiac monitoring, and interpretation/management of dysrhythmiasProficiency in isolation precautions and PPE requiredAdditional information: Monitor and adjust the extracorporeal circuit to ensure adequate organ perfusion and oxygenation for ECMO patientsTroubleshoot and replace malfunctioning ECMO circuit components, including in emergent situationsAdminister fluids and blood products via the extracorporeal circuit under physician directionMonitor and maintain anti-coagulation per ordered guidelinesAssist with progressive mobility for ECMO patientsFacility is a Level 1 trauma teaching hospital, Magnet recognized, and a Beacon Award recipientRequired to work 2 out of 3 major holidaysMaximum RTO of 6 days must be confirmed upfront at time of submissionFirst-time travelers are welcome to applyLocal candidates within 50 miles of the facility are not acceptedFormer permanent staff must be separated from the facility for at least 1 year before being eligible to travelFree traveler parking provided