Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Downey, CA
Cross Country Nurses
5x8 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$3,850/weekOverview
- Start Date12/30/2024
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
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
7 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
About Downey, CA
As a Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse in Downey, CA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Downey, CA is slightly higher than the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the higher cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 85°F, and the average low in winter is around 48°F.
- Short-term rentals are available in Downey, CA, and they are relatively easy to find.
- Downey is car-friendly, and public transportation options are available.
- Downey has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to air pollution.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in the area.
- Downey offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, music venues, and sports facilities.
- Outdoor activities are also abundant in the area.
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