Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Tacoma, WA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,105/weekOverview
- Start Date11/04/2024
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
As a pediatric intensive care unit nurse (RN PICU), you will oversee and treat children of all ages who are faced with medically complex or life-threatening health conditions. You will be responsible for monitoring their health and providing necessary care, possibly including life-saving interventions. Due to this large scope of responsibility, you will generally only be assigned a few patients at any given time, allowing you more bandwidth to manage complicated cases. Using patients' health histories and current diagnoses, you will develop a personalized patient care plan, implement these treatments, and evaluate how the patient responds, working with the healthcare team to make any necessary adjustments.
Minimum Requirements- At least 1 year of recent acute care experience in specialty
- Active RN license
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
6 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
About Tacoma, WA
As a Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse in Tacoma, WA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Tacoma is slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the primary contributor.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Summer average highs range from 70-80°F, while winter average lows range from 35-45°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Tacoma and can be found with relative ease, especially in popular areas close to the city center.
- Tacoma is car-friendly with good road infrastructure.
- Public transportation options include buses and a light rail system, providing convenient access within the city and to neighboring areas.
- Tacoma has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the lush greenery and asthma due to occasional air quality issues.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Tacoma.
- Tacoma offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving art community with museums and galleries, live music venues, and sports events.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the nearby Mount Rainier and enjoy various outdoor activities.
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