Travel PICU RN in Newark, New Jersey

Responsibilities: Pediatric Intensive Care RNs (PICU RNs) provide age-appropriate care to pediatric patients and consult with health care team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans. The PICU RN assists the physician during examination, treatment, and procedures, which can include life-saving situations. PICU RN job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Monitor patient’s vital signs, such as blood pressure, breathing, and heart rateFollow continuous cardiac and respiratory monitor readings, such as EKG tracings, O2 stats, CVP/arterial line waveformsTrack urine output, change dressings, insert catheters, start IVsAdminister infusion therapy, including IV fluids, antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, electrolytesAssist with the insertion or discontinuation of CV catheters, arterial lines, external ventricular drains, epidural catheters, and endotracheal tubes, FoleysShift: 3x12 Nights