Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Savannah, Georgia
Memorial University Medical Center

Certifications Required: PALs, ACLS

Unit Profile

Hospital: Children’s Hospital of Savannah

Location: Savannah, GA

Address: 4700 Waters Ave.

Unit: PICU

Building: Children’s Hospital building

General Information

Unit Specifics

Number of Beds: 14

Patient Ratios: 1:2 or 1:1 depending on the patient

Type of equipment: Alaris pumps, Vents, kangaroo pumps

Documentation system: Epic

Hospital Specifics

Must have: PICU/NICU experience, knowledge of vents, central lines, chest tubes, knowledge of neuro patients, knowledge of sedation drips (ie: Fentanyl, Versed), vasopressors (ie: Epi, Norepi, dopamine, vasopressin); experience with transportation internally

Advanced skills needed: Ventilator management, sedation management, vasopressor management, management of level 1 trauma patients, management of ICP monitors

Procedures performed on unit: ICP monitor placement, CVL, ART line, & chest tube placement, LPs, intubation, moderate sedation, traction

Patient Experience requirements

Dress Code: Pediatric friendly scrub top with either royal blue, black or white scrub pants. Memorial t-shirts can be worn on Fridays.

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Awards/Recognition: Please include anything that you would like prospective candidates to be aware of, such as links to videos that feature the department, outstanding department/team awards.

Any additional information that would entice a worker to select your unit for their assignment: Consider items such as new equipment or technology, tenure and experience of staff, schedule options, etc.

The hospital is known for having the only Level I trauma center and only children's hospital in the region.

The facility offers a variety of comprehensive services, including cancer care, cardiovascular care, and women's services.

The quality of these services have earned the hospital many awards and accreditations, such as recognition as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures and as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission.

Staff members say that Memorial Health University Medical Center is a great place to work because of its family-like atmosphere, supportive management, and opportunities for growth.

Savannah is a coastal city near the Georgia-South Carolina border.

The city's Historic District, the largest National Historic Landmark District in the country, is home to many museums like the Telfair Museums of Art and the Georgia State Railroad Museum.

For a city that combines southern charm with its own unique vibe, look no further than Savannah.