Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,300 per week

Company: Wellspring Nurse Source
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: January 31, 2025

Job Description:

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatric PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Baltimore, Maryland.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatric PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 02/17/2025
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: TravelJob Title: Pediatric Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Stepdown Registered Nurse (Peds PCU RN)**
  Job Summary:
  A Pediatric Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Stepdown Registered Nurse (Peds PCU RN) provides specialized nursing care to pediatric patients who are recovering from acute illnesses, surgeries, or other medical conditions that require closer monitoring than a general medical-surgical unit but less intensive care than an intensive care unit (ICU). The Peds PCU RN focuses on managing complex medical needs, promoting recovery, and ensuring the safe transition from critical care to home or a less acute care setting.
  
  Key Responsibilities:
  
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  • Assess, plan, and provide nursing care to pediatric patients recovering from acute illnesses, surgeries, or medical conditions requiring close monitoring.
    
  • Monitor and evaluate patients' vital signs, physical status, and responses to medical and surgical treatments.
    
  • Administer medications, IV therapies, and interventions specific to pediatric care, including pain management, wound care, and post-surgical care.
    
  • Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and adjust care plans based on patients' evolving needs.
    
  • Perform assessments of pediatric patients' growth, developmental milestones, and emotional/psychosocial needs.
    
  • Provide patient and family education related to medical conditions, treatments, medications, and home care requirements.
    
  • Recognize and respond to changes in patients' condition, including respiratory distress, dehydration, or infections, and implement appropriate interventions.
    
  • Support patients in recovery from medical procedures such as post-surgical care, cardiac monitoring, or respiratory support.
    
  • Document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes accurately and in accordance with hospital policies.
    
  • Collaborate with therapists, social workers, and other specialists to coordinate comprehensive care and ensure a smooth transition to outpatient care or home settings.
    
    
    Qualifications:
    
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    • Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted.
      
    • Licensure:
      
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      • Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
        
        
        
      • Certification:
        
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        • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
          
        • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred
          
          
          Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #30496624. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:PEDS - PCU/Stepdown,00:00:00-12:00:00About Wellspring Nurse SourceWellspring is nurse owned and operated which means that we get you, we stand behind you, and we advocate for you.-- We are 100% committed to helping you find your best job at the best rate.-- We are unwavering in our commitment to supporting our clinicians on every step of their travel adventure, assisting with everything from onboarding and payroll to on-the-job clinical support with a dedicated Clinician Success Team.-- You're not just a number at Wellspring, you're a valued member of our family.-- Join us and experience the Wellspring difference.

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