Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $1,904 per week

Company: Magnet Medical
Location: Charleston
Posted on: February 9, 2025

Job Description:

Magnet Medical is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Charleston, South Carolina.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 03/03/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: TravelA Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatric Critical Care provides specialized nursing care to critically ill or injured children, ranging from infants to adolescents, in a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) or similar acute care setting. This role involves closely monitoring, assessing, and managing the care of pediatric patients with life-threatening conditions, including respiratory failure, organ dysfunction, trauma, or complex medical issues. The Pediatric Critical Care RN works as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes for pediatric patients while offering compassionate support to families during emotionally challenging times.
  
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  Patient Assessment and Monitoring:
  
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  • Conduct thorough, ongoing assessments of critically ill pediatric patients, including vital signs, neurological status, respiratory function, and lab results.
    
  • Use advanced monitoring systems to track parameters such as oxygen saturation, heart rate, blood pressure, and intracranial pressure (ICP) in critically ill pediatric patients.
    
  • Identify early signs of deterioration or changes in clinical status and take immediate action to stabilize the patient.
    
    
    
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    Care and Management of Critical Illness:
    
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    • Administer medications, blood products, and IV fluids as prescribed, and monitor for effectiveness or adverse reactions.
      
    • Manage complex ventilator settings, oxygen therapy, and invasive monitoring devices (e.g., arterial lines, central venous lines, etc.).
      
    • Provide critical interventions such as airway management, resuscitation, and CPR when necessary.
      
    • Perform technical skills such as intubation assistance, wound care, dressing changes, and other advanced procedures as required in pediatric critical care.
      
      
      
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      Multidisciplinary Collaboration:
      
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      • Work closely with pediatric intensivists, respiratory therapists, social workers, physical therapists, and other specialists to develop and implement a comprehensive care plan.
        
      • Attend rounds and participate in team meetings to discuss patient progress, prognosis, and adjustments to care plans.
        
      • Collaborate with physicians to adjust treatment plans based on patient responses and changing clinical conditions.
        
        
        
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        Post-Operative and Post-Trauma Care:
        
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        • Provide intensive care for post-surgical or post-trauma pediatric patients, ensuring proper pain management, wound care, and monitoring for complications.
          
        • Monitor for and address potential complications following surgery, such as bleeding, infection, or organ failure.
          
        • Ensure the management of pain and sedation according to protocols for pediatric patients, using age-appropriate techniques.
          
          
          
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          Patient and Family Education:
          
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          • Educate families about their child's critical illness, treatment plan, and progress, offering clear and compassionate communication about complex conditions.
            
          • Provide emotional support to families, offering resources and guidance on coping with the stress and trauma of having a critically ill child.
            
          • Teach families about post-discharge care, including any ongoing treatments, medications, and follow-up care necessary for recovery.
            
            
            
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            Emergency and Crisis Response:
            
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            • Respond promptly and effectively to medical emergencies and code situations involving pediatric patients, performing life-saving procedures as necessary.
              
            • Use advanced resuscitation techniques, including pediatric-specific protocols for CPR, drug administration, and defibrillation.
              
            • Be prepared to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations while maintaining calm and ensuring the safety of the child.
              
              
              
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              Infection Control and Safety:
              
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              • Implement strict infection control measures, particularly with immunocompromised or postoperative pediatric patients.
                
              • Follow hospital protocols for handling invasive devices (e.g., central lines, ventilators, and catheters) to reduce the risk of hospital-acquired infections.
                
              • Maintain a safe environment for critically ill children, ensuring that all equipment is properly functioning and that the patient's safety is continuously ensured.
                
                
                
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                Documentation and Reporting:
                
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                • Document all nursing assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the electronic health record (EHR) accurately and in a timely manner.
                  
                • Report changes in the patient's clinical condition, new symptoms, or adverse reactions to medications or procedures to the healthcare team.
                  
                • Ensure that all patient information is maintained confidentially in compliance with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA).
                  
                  
                  
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                  Quality Improvement and Professional Development:
                  
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                  • Participate in ongoing professional development and continuing education to remain current on the latest pediatric critical care techniques and evidence-based practices.
                    
                  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance the care and outcomes for critically ill pediatric patients.
                    
                  • Contribute to the development of nursing protocols, policies, and best practices for the care of pediatric patients in the critical care environment.
                    
                    
                    Magnet Medical Job ID #30461459. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Pediatrics Critical Care,19:00:00-07:00:00

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