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Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Newark, New Jersey
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

$2,586-2,891/week

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Certification details

BLS - Basic Life Support
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure

Job details

Children's Hospital of New Jersey at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
13 weeks...
Every other weekend (Sat/Sun)...
Primary Unit: PICU
Will float to Pediatrics, and NICU if needed for an appropriate assignment (Confirm floating with traveler)...
There may be additional float units based on skill set and hospital needs...
HARD STOP: Must have 2+ years of PICU critical care experience with 1 year of cardiac experience. Both must be documented on skills checklist
Must be competent to care for CT patients with ASD (arterial septal defect), VSD (ventricular septal defect), AV Canal Defect, Valve replacements, Glenn and Fontan procedures, TOF (Tetralogy of Fallot), s/p cardiac cath and ablations, cardiac transplant, post cardiac surgery...
Medtronic pacemakers, Tele monitoring REQ
Experience in BIPAP/CPAP, vents, high flow nasal cannula, trachs REQ
Patient Ratio: 1:2+ (Confirm with traveler)...
19 beds on the unit...
Charting System: EPIC...
First time travelers are not accepted...
Scrub color Navy Blue...

Job requirements

Must have 2+ years of PICU critical care experience
Must have 1 year of cardiac experience
Both experiences must be documented on a skills checklist
BLS & PALS required
NRP preferred

Schedule information

Every other weekend (Sat/Sun)
13-week contract

Unit specific information

Primary Unit: PICU
Will float to Pediatrics, and NICU if needed.

Additional Details

First time travelers are not accepted.
Confirm floating with traveler for floating assignments.

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Not-For-Profit Hospital
Short Term Acute Care
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408 beds
Epic Systems Corporation

ADDRESS201 Lyons AveNewark, NJ 07112

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About Newark, NJ

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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Newark, NJ is higher than the national average.
Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.

Weather

The average high in summer is around 85°F, and the average low in winter is around 24°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available, but they may not be as easy to find compared to some other cities.

Transportation

Newark is car-friendly, but it also has a good public transportation system including buses, trains, and light rail.

Demographics

Newark is a diverse city with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include asthma and diabetes.
There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of several major hospitals.

Things to Do

There are plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, and the city has a vibrant arts and music scene.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy games at the Prudential Center.
Outdoor enthusiasts can explore parks and nearby hiking trails.

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