Travel Registered Nurse PICU Job
Lubbock, TX
Weekly Pay: $2065.00
Schedule:
3x12.00 Nights
Assignment Length: 13 Week(s)
Start date -
ASAP
Float Required - NO
Job Overview
TLC Nursing Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) – PICU to provide specialized critical care for infants, children, and adolescents in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. This role involves assessing critically ill pediatric patients, administering life-saving interventions, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive critical care to pediatric patients with life-threatening conditions
- Monitor and assess vital signs, ventilators, and IV drips
- Administer medications, fluids, and blood products following PICU protocols
- Respond to medical emergencies, including respiratory distress and cardiac arrests
- Work closely with pediatric intensivists, respiratory therapists, and specialists to manage patient care
- Educate and support patients' families through critical care situations
- Maintain strict infection control and patient safety procedures
- Document patient conditions, treatments, and responses accurately
- Participate in continuous learning, training, and quality improvement initiatives
Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in applicable state(s)
- Minimum 2 years of PICU, NICU, or pediatric critical care experience
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required
- Critical Care Registered Nurse – Pediatric (CCRN-P) preferred but not required
- Experience with ventilators, ECMO, and pediatric sedation preferred
- Strong communication and family-centered care approach
Benefits
- Competitive salary and shift differentials
- Housing and meal allowances (if applicable)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan options
- Continuing education and PICU nursing certification reimbursement
- Career growth opportunities