Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $2,459 per week

Company: Tact Staff
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: November 8, 2024

Job Description:

Tact Staff is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/25/2024
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: TravelTravelers must be--COVID vaccinated; Medical/Religious Exemptions provided upon requestAny candidates submitted with a taxable home address within--60 miles--of the facility location will be billed at a rate 10% less.A Day in the Life - Curtis - Registered Nurse (vimeo.com)As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients through the application of the nursing process.EMR--- EPICOT/Holiday Multiplier:--1.25xNBO:--8 hrsMAY FLOAT TO NICU - MUST BE WILLING TO FLOAT-----When we float them to the NICU, RN would basically get what we call our " feeders and growers". RN might get a baby on oxygen or antibiotics, but they wont give them the sickest tiniest babies. -----The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit features a 12-bed, all private-room facility that is staffed by pediatric critical care--doctors. It is located on the second floor of the north wing on the Iowa Methodist Medical Center/Blank Children's Hospital campus. The intensive care team helps care for critically-ill or injured infants, children and teens.In addition, the Pediatric Transport Team--provides children throughout the state access to a higher level of care. The Transport Team brings critical care expertise to children by a pediatric nurse who is under the medical direction of a pediatric critical care or pediatric emergency medicine physician.In March 2017, we opened a new Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. In order to enhance the care we provide, the following--will be part of the new PICU:12 single patient rooms--with lots of storage and--space, including a private bathroom and shower.Family Consultation Room--where the health care--team can meet with families to discuss their child's--plan of care.Family Lounge--with a kitchenette and comfortable--seating for family members to have a space to spend--time outside of their child's room.State-of-the-art design--with equipment easily--accessible from a ceiling boom and features that--allow staff to monitor patients efficiently and act--quickly as needed.Patient and family-centered environment--with--a pull-out bed and reclining chair for families,--privacy curtain, two televisions and an individual--sound system.Submission Requirements2+ years of current PICU experience--Critical Care experience strongly encouragedmust be willing to float to NICU when needed--PALS (AHA) requiredClient prefers that the Clinicians do not take more than 7 days off in a 13 week contract.----1+ year of travel, OR, multiple travel contracts completed - requiredPROFILE REQUIREMENTS:Work history/resumeHome/taxable address (just need to be listed somewhere in profile, ex. resume, in the notes section of the submittal)Skills checklist (must have been completed within 1 year of submission date)License verificationCopy of BLS (AHA) or ARCReferences - highly preferred (if not provided, will be required to complete during onboarding if candidate accepts an offer)Certification RequirementsPALS (AHA)BLS (AHA)State License RequirementsIowaAbout the FacilityBlank Children's Hospital,--a service of UnityPoint Health - Des Moines, is completely--dedicated to meeting the unique health care needs of children. Blank Children's is an 108-bed environment that embraces and encourages families to be a part of their child's healing and recovery. Everything from equipment to decor is designed specifically for children.At Blank Children's Hospital, we embrace a family-centered care philosophy where families are recognized as the most important part of a child's healing process and are encouraged to be actively involved in patient care as the constant in children's lives.Tact Medical Staffing Job ID #491195. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - PICUAbout Tact StaffOur nurses choose Tact assignments because it provides the opportunity to take on--new challenges in their careers while they travel across the United States and gain enriching experiences on a professional and personal level.--Our dedicated team of staffing consultants will work with you and be your advocate as you choose to embark on new assignments. Our team is committed to providing our nurses and allied professionals with the most rewarding healthcare assignments and choices at primer healthcare institutions--nationwide. Let us handle the details; you choose the job and location that are right for you.Be Adventurous,--Make a Difference, Travel with Tact.--Be Adventurous ---Becoming a travel nurse or allied professional is not only a professional adventure, but a personal adventure as well. It is an opportunity to challenge yourself, to explore a new place, and try amazing food...Make a Difference-----Nurses and allied professionals make such a huge difference in so many lives. The care and compassion you show to your patients, does not go unnoticed. We know how important your jobs is, which is why we take our job as recruiters so seriously. Being able to place nurses and allied professionals in hospitals, where you are doing something as crucial as saving lives, is something we feel thankful to be able to do.--Travel with Tact-----From the moment we receive your resume we begin trying to build a relationship with you. We know the importance of becoming your friend, before becoming your recruiter. Building friendly, yet professional relationships allows us to discover what you truly want... and don't want in a travel assignment.

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