TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PICU RN in Mission Viejo, California, 92691 About The Position Job Title: Registered Nurse Job Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Job Duration: 19 Weeks Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:00) Guaranteed Hours: Not specified Experience: 2 years required in the specialty License: Must have a California license in hand Certifications: BLS, PALS Must-Have: - Comfortable in every situation and with travel assignments across various unit types - Flexibility to float to NICU and Pediatrics with a 6-hour orientation Job Description: - Provide high-quality patient and family-centered care in a small community-based PICU. - The unit is associated with an emergency receiving center and a level II pediatric trauma center. - Work under the supervision of intensivists during the day and mid-level providers at night. - Top diagnoses include respiratory, trauma, suicide/overdose, neurological, infectious, endocrine, GI, and non-complex cardiac cases. - Execute interventions such as High Flow Nasal Cannula, continuous nebulizer, ventilators, BiPAP, tracheostomy care, G-tube management, pressors, and neurological monitoring. - Be prepared for a varying level of patient acuity, from very sick to very stable. - Occasional requirement to be one of only two RNs on shift without immediate MD presence. - Weekend work required every other weekend. - No holiday requests time off allowed. - COVID-19 vaccination is required, with medical or religious exemptions only. - Familiarity with EPIC documentation is essential. Additional Details: - Modules may be required during orientation, specific to the specialty, and are self-reported. 26269354EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS - AHA BLS - AHA Core Competency Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Facing new challenges regularly builds resilience. Travel nurses often become more adaptable, resilient, and confident in their abilities to handle unforeseen circumstances. Travel nurses may find themselves in challenging situations that require effective crisis management. This experience can be valuable in emergency healthcare settings and disaster response teams. Travel nurses often form close bonds with colleagues who share similar adventurous spirits. This camaraderie can provide a strong support system during assignments and beyond. Working in various healthcare settings exposes you to different patient populations, diseases, and treatment methods. This exposure enhances your ability to adapt and learn, making you a more versatile and knowledgeable healthcare professional. Working with diverse teams in various settings enhances your communication skills. You learn to effectively communicate with colleagues, patients, and families from different backgrounds.