8 Arizona Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU) Jobs
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An interview may not be available prior to offer.
Resume: Each employment history entry must include all the following: detailed duties, hospital size, unit size, trauma level (if applicable), patient ratio, teaching facility.
References: At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you're applying to.
Required Skills/Experience:
- Must have unit/specialty experience in the past 6 months.
- Level II NICU experience required.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- Level III NICU preferred.
Required Credentials:
- Pass/fail sim lab for Foley catheter insertion required on day 1 of orientation.
Special Requests:
- Any employment gaps greater than 30 days must be explained.
- Cannot apply to more than one job order on the same unit and shift at the facility.
- Block scheduling is usually not done but may be considered as long as unit needs are fulfilled.
Unit Details:
- Level II NICU and Special Care Nursery (SCN).
- Ratios: NICU 2:1; SCN 3:1.
- Babies 28 weeks and above. High-level care with many respiratory complications; uses vents, CPAP, RAM, and Vapotherm nasal cannulas.
- Common diagnoses/patient types: hyperbilirubinemia, meconium aspiration, respiratory distress syndrome, PPHN, IUGR, chorioamnionitis, PICC lines, TTN, chest tubes, passive cooling, exchange transfusions, pneumothoraces, UAC/UVC, and sepsis.
- SCN sees lower-acuity NICU diagnoses, including CPAP, blood transfusions, and NAS.
- Surgical patients and babies less than 28 weeks are transferred to St. Joseph or Phoenix Children's; some cardiac babies go to Phoenix Children's.
- Uses GE monitors, Puritan Bennett 840, Draeger, Vision BiPAP, and V60s.
- NNPs are in house 24/7; neonatologist is in house during the day; RT is available 24/7 and manages vents.
Shift & Scheduling:
- 4 weekend shifts in a 4 week schedule; for nights, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday count as weekend shifts.
- Holiday rotation with permanent staff; assigned in groups planned 3 years out.
- Self-scheduling. Nurses submit schedule requests and the scheduler reviews and balances the schedule fairly between staff.
Floating Requirements:
- Will float to sister facility MGMC; travelers will not be floated out of the NICU.
Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
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Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Travel Job Responsibilities
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Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU) Travel Nurse Jobs in Arizona
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