Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $2,983 per week

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Job description

Epic Travel Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Anchorage, Alaska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/14/2024
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Opportunities

Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel RN - PICU
Shift: Days, 7a-7p, 12x3, 36hrs per week, EOW
Length: 13 Weeks
Requirements:

• AK License
• 2 years of experience
• BLS
• PALS

Others:

• First-timers accepted
• Ratios: The pediatric floor ratios are 1:4. PICU 1:2. Ventilated patients are usually 1:1 due to the geography of the unit and the difficulty of doubling up ventilated patients
• Float to NICU and Peds
• Total Staffed Beds: 152
• Scrub Color: Navy; (L&D/OR: provided)
• Charting: Cerner

Start date: ASAP MUST BE ABLE TO START 10/7AK license is required. However, can accept traveler with MSL at point of signing. Traveler must apply for AK license ASAP after signing. Since AK BON takes 10-12 weeks to process a new license, Alaska Native Medical Center will accept compact license WITH proof that traveler has applied in FULL for AK license to start on time.
Travelers may checking nurses off who need to be PICU trained. They would have PICU assignments but with an orientee. This would not be their primary assignment but it may occur.Ratios: The pediatric floor ratios are 1:4. PICU 1:2. Ventilated patients are usually 1:1 due to the geography of the unit and the difficulty of doubling up ventilated patients. We do not have a pod structure. We have CNAs and a med clerk as our support staff. Our charge nurse typically has no patients.Years of experience REQ: 2First-timers accepted: YESWeekend REQ: Every OtherCerts REQ: BCLS, PALSIs on-call REQ? NoWill clinician float within scope to meet facility needs? Yes, NICU and PedsOpen to accommodating block schedule? Yes, unit does blockLocals accepted: No- What is the local radius rule? 100 milesPending License accepted: Pending License accepted: Compact accepted at time of submittal but must have AK license prior to starting for Acute specialties
Guaranteed Hours: Yes, up to 36 hours. All OR nurses and OR Techs on 12-hour shifts are scheduled for an additional 4 hours to help cover breaks and lunches. 12 hour OR nurses and OR Techs will be guaranteed 40 hours per week.Special Requirements: Must be culturally sensitive to Native Population
Hospital HighlightsType of Facility: Acute Care HospitalMagnet FacilityTotal Staffed Beds: 152Scrub Color: Navy; (L&D/OR: provided)Charting: CernerParking Cost: No cost for parking. Travelers are encouraged to park in the parking structure near ANMC. (Alaska Native Medical Center).
COVID-19 Vaccine (Facility Guideline): Required - No ExemptionsFlu Vaccine (Facility Guideline): Required - No Exemptions
Epic Travel Staffing:
• Day 1 health insurance coverage and comprehensive benefits options• 401(k) matching program• Weekly direct deposit• Concierge state licensing program for RN and other healthcare modalities in multiple states, including CA• Industry leading allowances and reimbursements• Referral program with cash bonuses and additional perks• Exclusive job openings - Only at Epic• Epic Elite Program - Priority status at top facilities and exclusive loyalty bonuses

Please note that all pay rates are estimates. Weekly gross pay is based on qualifications and experience. Rate applies to travel positions only (50+ miles from permanent address).

Epic Travel FKA Emerald Staffing Group, Nursing Job ID . Pay package is based on 12.0 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: travel nurse (rn) picu (pediatric intensive care unit)

About Epic Travel Staffing

At Epic Travel Staffing (formerly Emerald Health Services), you are always our top priority. We believe that every traveler has the ability to achieve their career goals while living the adventure of a lifetime. We've been going above and beyond to curate life-changing experiences for nurses and allied health travelers since 2002. It's not just about filling positions. It's about opportunities to expand careers and accelerate the productivity of facilities across the nation. Our recruiters have access to travel nursing, nurse leadership and allied healthcare positions in all 50 states. The pay and location are yours to choose.

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