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Travel Registered Nurse PICU

Travel Registered Nurse PICU Assignment length- 13 weeksNear Los Angeles AreaOur Client is a nonprofit, independent healthcare organization committed to improving the health status of the communities we serve through:Leadership and excellence in delivering quality healthcare servicesExpanding the horizons of medical knowledge through biomedical researchEducating and training physicians and other healthcare professionalsJob Description:Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU) is a 10+ bed unit caring for over 400 infants, children and adolescents per year who are recovering from major surgeries or requiring therapy for serious illnesses. Our highly skilled and compassionate multidisciplinary team provide the latest diagnostic procedures and treatments available. The PICU serves as the core for designating Healthcare as Pediatric Critical Care Center.Qualifications:Educational Requirements:Graduate of an accredited nursing program. BSN or higher preferred.License/Certification/Registration Requirements:Current California State RN License requiredRequired Certifications: PALSPreferred Certifications: ACLS, CCRNFloat required: Peds & NICURequired skills: ICP, IV Start, Tele, and ventsFor RN III: Specialty Certification (external applicants may obtain within one year of hire)Post op cardiac experience and Congenital Cardiac ICU RequiredPediatric ICU and congenital cardiac ICU, neurosurgical patients, kidney transplant, trauma, medical/surgicalPreferred skills: administer chemo, charge experience, conscious sedation, and Level I TraumaExperience:Minimum 2 years recent acute RN experience in PICU or Cardiac ICU. Note: (minimum 1 year recent acute RN experience will be considered for Registered Nurse II)Charge experience Highly PreferredAcute PICU cardiac experience is a plus!Working knowledge of applicable Standards of Practice.Demonstrated dedication to customer service and ability to meet the needs and expectations of patients and health care colleagues.For prompt and confidential consideration, please apply to the link below: