Registered Nurse - PICU Job in Falls Church, VA

Company: Gifted Healthcare
Location: Falls Church
Posted on: December 5, 2019

Job Description:

JOB REQUIREMENTSPediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse (RN) Travel JobPediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurses provide care for children and adolescents with a wide-range of ailments, from common childhood diseases to life-threatening illnesses.Pediatric Intensive Care Unit/PICU RN Responsibilities: - The Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse provides age and culturally appropriate care to patient, consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans - Monitors patient's vital signs, such as blood pressure, breathing and heart rate, and initiates corrective action whenever the patient displays adverse symptomatology - Follows continuous cardiac and respiratory monitor readings, such as EKG tracings, O2 stats, CVP/arterial line waveforms, if applicable, and reports any observed changes - Tracks urine output, changes dressings, inserts catheters, starts IVs (both central venous & arterial) - Administers infusion therapy, including: IV fluids, antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, electrolytes - Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, such as ventilators - Prepares and administers and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments, analyzes lab results - Assists treating physician during examination, treatment and procedures, which can include life-saving situations - Assists with the insertion or discontinuation of CV catheters, arterial lines, external ventricular drains, epidural catheters and endotracheal tubes, Foleys - The PICU RN provides education, information and emotional support to the patient's family and caregivers - Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms - The PICU RN performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment BENEFITS OF BEING GIFTED! - Refer a nurse for this position and earn up to $1500 referral bonus when he/she completes a minimum of 8-week assignment. Refer a nurse for a PRN position, and earn $250 once he/she completes three shifts. - Flexible scheduling - Premium pay - Same Day or Weekly Pay - Ability to work in premier facilities - Access to Chief Nursing Officer 24-7 - Access to Social Worker 24-7 - Group Health insurance benefits: - Medical Plan - Dental Plan - Vision Plan - Short and Long Term Disability - AD & D Insurance Benefits of being a GIFTED TRAVEL NURSE - Private housing and housing allowance - Personal Career Coach - Extremely competitive personalized pay package FACILITY DETAILS As part of a larger not-for-profit healthcare system, this 833-bed facility is a nationally recognized medical center serving Northern Virginia and the Washington DC, metro area. It is consistently ranked among the top healthcare providers in the US and serves as Northern Virginia's only Level 1 Trauma Center. It is home to a robust organ transplant center that services the region and is also a teaching facility with residency programs in 11 specialties. This facility has an EPIC EMR system, providing the most up-to-date information regarding patients' care and treatment to its nurses, physicians and facilities. Falls Church is located just minutes outside of Arlington, VA. Arlington is directly across the Potomac River from Washington D.C. and is rich in American history. Check out the famous Arlington National Cemetery or take a tour of the Pentagon. Walk, bike, or jog the Mount Vernon Trail, the paved recreational trail of 18 miles with wonderful views of the Potomac River and Washington D.C.'s famous landmarks. See a show at Signature Theatre, the home-grown theater that is renowned for combining Broadway-quality productions with an intimate playing space. Arlington is Virginia's urban village, offering a variety of shops, restaurants, theaters, and a pedestrian friendly promenade. ABOUT GIFTED HEALTHCARE GIFTED Healthcare is a company that believes in the power of one person to make a difference in patient care. Join the ranks of our rapidly growing team of healthcare professionals, and become that difference! Do you remember why you became a RN, at GIFTED? We do!

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