Posted on: 2013-03-23
Job Description & Requirements
Pediatric Intensive Care - PICU Nurse - (PICU RN)
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 12 N Pay Rate: $44.53 *
Exclusive Order to AMN. The flagship Medical Center for this major hospital organization, is community-focused, with a highly specialized care environment. Located in East Bay of the San Francisco area, and only 12 miles from downtown. Enjoy 13 weeks in a variety of adventure in culture, arts and food.
The PICU unit holds 10 beds with levels 2-3 in acuity. Typical diagnosis for this unit include: Neurosurgery; spine surgery; respiratory and GI; no cardiac. Traveler will be expected to float to the Pediatric unit. Computer skills are required and can be trained on the EPIC system. This is a small unit with collaborative practices with physicians and nurses; family centered theory.
Start: 4/24/13
Shift:
2 12 Night - 7:15p-7:45a
The pediatric intensive care nurse (PICU RN) provides cares for children and adolescents, usually up to the age of 18, with life-threatening or high-acuity conditions that require constant monitoring. Working in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), a high-tech childrens services area for critically ill, medically complex, and/or post-surgical patients, the pediatric intensive care RN collaborates with families, physicians, and other healthcare officials to determine the best course of patient care and recovery.
Required Qualifications
3 years of PICU expereince
Neuro Surgery experience
BLS, PALS certifications
Experience in vents; Baxter infusion pumps; PCA; drips, chest tubes, vasoactive meds; typical PICU meds.
Floats: Pediatrics
Preferred Qualifications
May be expected to cross train to at least one other Maternal Child Health/Family Centered Care area with appropriate certifications.
About the Facility
This cutting-edge specialty care center is the flagship facility for a leading West Coast healthcare organization, with 140 board-certified physicians and surgeons (most of whom double as educators at major renowned universities), and offering highly specialized care units, a comprehensive pediatric care program, cochlear implants, genetics and spine surgery.
Facility Location
Oakland has it all: a mild year-round climate, world-class arts and entertainment, award-winning restaurants, a yacht-dotted waterfront and a wonderfully renovated downtown area. Nestled between the bay and the coastal hills, a short drive across the bridge from San Francisco, travelers enjoy exploring the many facets of this eclectic and diverse California city.
Job Benefits
At American Mobile Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:
Competitive pay rates Free, quality, private housing Medical, Dental, Vision 401(k) and Flex Spending Life Insurance Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage Free Continuing Education Refer a friend and earn extra cash!
About the Company
American Mobile Healthcare sets the highest standards in professional recruitment for the travel nursing healthcare industry, with more than 50,000 assignments filled across the U.S. since our inception in 1985. Our staff of more than 1,000 employees meets the needs of travel nurses and client facilities with unparalleled customer service and industry commitment (as well as top pay and many other benefits).
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