Travel ContractPICU RN
$1,290-1,708/week
PICU RN
Houston, Texas
The Woman's Hospital of Texas
$1,290-1,708/weekPosted 2 days ago Verified
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Job Overview for Healthcare Recruiters and Workers
Position Details
- Specialty: RN
- Employment Type: Travel
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Facility: Womans Hospital of Texas (HCA Healthcare)
Unit Information
- Number of Beds: 14-22
- Patient Ratios: Med/Surg 4:1
- Staffing:
- Day Shift: 4-6 nurses (prefer CNC free, unit secretary)
- Night Shift: 4-6 nurses (prefer CNC free)
- Type of Equipment: EMR - Meditech
Required Skills and Certifications
- Must Have:
- BLS
- PALS
- Preferred:
- ACLS
Typical Procedures Performed
- Cleft palate repair
- Appendectomy
- Chest tube management
- Lumbar punctures
- Seizure management
- Noninvasive cardiology (no neurosurgery or stroke)
- Thoracic cases (e.g., thoracotomy/thoracoscopy, pectus bar implants)
Best Personality Fit
- Supportive and collaborative
- Team-oriented environment
Additional Information
- Floating Areas: NICU Level 1 or 2 only
- Dress Code: Royal blue scrubs
- Weekend Requirements: 4 weekend days every 4 weeks; no call required
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
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About Houston, TX
As a Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse in Houston, TX here's what you should know:Cost of Living
- Houston's cost of living is slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
- Summer highs average around 90°F (32°C) with lows around 75°F (24°C), while winter highs average around 63°F (17°C) with lows around 45°F (7°C).
Furnished Housing
- Short term rentals are readily available in Houston, with a variety of options to choose from.
Transportation
- Houston is car-friendly with a well-developed highway system.
- Public transportation is available through the METRO bus and light rail services.
Demographics
- Houston is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and age groups.
- Common health issues include allergies, asthma, and obesity.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the numerous healthcare facilities in the area.
Things to Do
- Houston offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving art and music community, professional sports teams, and plenty of outdoor activities including parks and nearby coastal attractions.
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