Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Walnut Creek, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,420/weekOverview
- Start Date11/05/2024
- 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 Walnut Creek, CA
As a Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse in Walnut Creek, CA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Walnut Creek is higher than the national average, especially housing costs.
- However, wages generally match up with the higher cost of living.
- In summer, average highs range from 80-90°F, while in winter, average lows range from 40-50°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Walnut Creek, and they are relatively easy to find.
- Walnut Creek is car-friendly with good road infrastructure.
- Public transportation is also available, including BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) for commuting to nearby cities.
- Walnut Creek has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Walnut Creek offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, music venues, and sports facilities.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking in nearby parks and exploring the beautiful gardens.
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