Registered Nurse - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
University Hospitals
Cleveland, OH 44101
Posted 10 months ago
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Job Type(s)
Full Time
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Industry
Healthcare
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Job Description
Registered Nurse - PICU - Weekender Program
DescriptionAs the only Level 1 Trauma PICU in Northeast Ohio, we are currently offering challengingandrewardingemployment opportunities within our
Pediatric ICU!
Click Heretolearn more about our amazing care givers and the care that they provide at UH Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital!
OurPediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)isa 20 bed combined medical-surgical unit which cares for more than 1600 critically ill children each year.When a child is transferred to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, UH Rainbow Babies & Childrens Hospitals team of caring pediatric team isavailable to provide the highest level ofexpert critical care in Northeast Ohio. This includes care and treatment for traumatic injuries, critical illnesses, and for children recovering fromsurgery. We also treat children referred from the emergency department and other pediatric divisions.
Some of the conditions we treat include:
Life-threatening traumatic injuries
Complications of cancer or blood disorders
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Liver or kidney failure
Poisonings
Rare, cancerous tumors
Serious or rare forms of any childhood disease
Severe asthma attack
Viral or bacterial infections, including severe cases of meningitis or pneumonia
Joining the UH Rainbow Babies and Childrens PICU team comes with many benefits, including a sign-on bonus of $4,000 for RNs with 1 year inpatient RN experience hired externally. All sign on bonus amounts are subject applicable taxes
Schedule: Weekender Program
This program offers you time off during the week, increased pay and full-time medical/dental benefits in exchange for working 24 hours (2 shifts) every weekend between the hours of 7pm Friday through 7am Monday. Apply now for more information.
QualificationsQualifications:
Thorough knowledge of nursing process and practice.
Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies (ie. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices.
1 year RN experience required in a PICU environment
Education Requirements:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from accredited program preferred.
Minimum of Diploma/Associates Degree in nursing from accredited program.
License Requirements:
Registered nurse with current license to practice in the state of Ohio.
Current BLS Provider Certification, issued by the American Heart Association, must be obtained during Nursing Orientation.