Job Description

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatrics for a travel nursing job in Phoenix, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatrics
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, flexible
• Employment Type: Travel

Position: PACU RN – 70% Adults 30% Peds
Ratios: 1:2 Days/Nights/Weekends
Pt Age Group: Neonates-Geriatrics
Local Rate: $85


Min Years of Exp: 1 year PICU OR ICU and 1 year of phase 1 experience in a mixed peds/adult PACU at a level 1 trauma hospital. Could also be RN with a mix of PEDs and Adult PACU experience but they must have both in work history.
Required Certs: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC or ATCN or TACR etc (advanced trauma cert)
Required Skills: Trauma level 1, Pediatrics & Adult care, Central line care/management, IV vasopressors, Care of Ventilated patients, Chest tube management, Malignant Hyperthermia Protocols
Any Other Special Requirements/Details: ***See below hypothetical cases to determine if your RN is eligible***
Does your RN feel comfortable w/ the below cases?
- Working at night on call, 1RN has peds (4 yo) ICU patient waiting for a bed (could be on vent) while other RN is receiving an adult ICU patient from OR that will be waiting for a bed. Are you comfortable taking care of the pediatric
patient in this scenario?
- RN taking care of a 3 month old patient from OR phase 1 from pyloric stenosis procedure- outpatient scenario.
- 5 year old patient with tonsil rebleed- phase 1 recovery
- Pediatric (9yo) scald burn injury 30%+ TBSA- grafting- phase 1 recovery from OR
- Pediatric (8 yo) broken arm with nerve repair, ending phase 1, parent at bedside; now same RN getting T&A 4 yo.
*Valleywise is the only burn center in Phoenix – they see very acutely ill pediatric and adult cases and they are looking for skilled pediatric and adult critical care nurse

Traveler must understand that since this facility has a Peds ICU and Peds Burn unit, they must be prepared to care for peds patients on a as needed basis. Amount of peds can fluctuate on a weekly basis.


First-Timer OK: No – would possibly consider if candidate meets all requirements and has very strong experience
Local OK: Yes

Preferred Experience: Teaching Hospital Experience


Weekend REQ: varied – discussed during interview
On-Call REQ: 4-6 call shifts per 6-week schedule. Will be further discussed during interview

Floating Details: N/A
Open to Block: No

Planet Healthcare Job ID #1-2794288. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Planet Healthcare

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Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.

 

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Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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