Travel Nurse RN - Orlando - TNAA TotalMed RN

Description

TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Orlando, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

We're looking for Registered Nurses (RN) for an immediate travel opening in Orlando, FL for our Pediatric Cardiac
Intensive Care Unit (PCICU).

The right RN should have at least 1 year of experience in a PCICU setting. Read below for more details.

As a PCICU Nurse, you will provide critical care to pediatric patients with congenital or acquired heart conditions,
working closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-level care, monitor cardiovascular status, and support
families through difficult times.

As a PCICU Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

• Patient Care: Provide direct care to pediatric patients with cardiovascular conditions, including those
  recovering from heart surgery, congenital heart defects, or severe arrhythmias
• Monitoring & Assessment: Continuously monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, oxygenation, and other
  critical parameters. Assess patients for changes in condition and respond appropriately
• Medication Administration: Administer medications (including IV drips, blood products, and sedatives)
  according to protocol, monitor for side effects, and adjust dosages as needed
• Ventilator Management: Assist with ventilator management, including non-invasive and invasive
  respiratory support, and ensure proper airway management
• Cardiac Interventions: Assist with procedures like intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP), external pacemakers,
  or ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) as directed by the cardiology team
• Family Communication: Provide clear, compassionate communication with patients' families, updating
  them on their child's condition, care plan, and prognosis. Offer emotional support and education to family
  members
• Emergency Response: Respond swiftly to cardiac and respiratory emergencies, including code situations
  and rapid interventions in acute cardiovascular distress
• Collaboration: Work alongside pediatric cardiologists, surgeons, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare
  professionals in a collaborative environment to provide comprehensive care
• Documentation: Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, changes in condition, and family
  interactions in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Patient Education: Educate families and caregivers on post-operative care, recovery expectations, and signs
  of complications that may require attention

The ideal candidate must have at least one year of experience as an RN in a PCICU or similar critical care setting.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications are required. Additional
certifications may be required. Must be eligible for state licensure.

PCICU Nurses should be able to stand or walk for long periods and must be able to bend, stoop, and lift with proper
body mechanics. They should have exceptional critical thinking skills, strong communication abilities, and the
ability to provide compassionate care under pressure. They must be comfortable working with critically ill pediatric
patients and supporting families through emotionally challenging situations.

Requirements*: BLS, NRP, PALS, 2 Years

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Travel Job ID # Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PCICU - PCICU RN - Travel Nurse

About TNAA TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1