What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Nurse (RN) - PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit) - Anchorage, Alaska position at Emerald Health Services?
Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a
Travel RN - PICU 2W
Shift : Nights / 7p-7a, 12x3, 36hrs per week, EOW
Length : 13 weeks
Requirements : AK License2 Years ExperienceBLS, PALSOther Details :
Travelers may checking nurses off who need to be PICU trained. They would have PICU assignments but with an orienteeCharting : CernerLocals accepted : No- What is the local radius rule? 100 milesWill clinician float within scope to meet facility needs? Yes, NICU and PedsTotal Staffed Beds : 152Ratios : The pediatric floor ratios are 1 : 4. PICU 1 : 2, Ventilated patients are usually 1 : 1COVID-19 Vaccine (Facility Guideline) : Required - No ExemptionsFlu Vaccine (Facility Guideline) : Required - No ExemptionsStart date : ASAP
AK license is required. However, can accept traveler with MSL at point of signing. Traveler must apply for AK license ASAP after signing. Since AK BON takes 10-12 weeks to process a new license, Alaska Native Medical Center will accept compact license WITH proof that traveler has applied in FULL for AK license to start on time.
Travelers may checking nurses off who need to be PICU trained. They would have PICU assignments but with an orientee. This would not be their primary assignment but it may occur.
Ratios : The pediatric floor ratios are 1 : 4. PICU 1 : 2. Ventilated patients are usually 1 : 1 due to the geography of the unit and the difficulty of doubling up ventilated patients. We do not have a pod structure. We have CNAs and a med clerk as our support staff. Our charge nurse typically has no patients.
Years of experience REQ : 2
First-timers accepted : YES
Weekend REQ : Every Other
Certs REQ : BCLS, PALS
Is on-call REQ? No
Will clinician float within scope to meet facility needs? Yes, NICU and Peds
Open to accommodating block schedule? Yes, unit does block
Locals accepted : No- What is the local radius rule? 100 miles
Pending License accepted : Pending License accepted : Compact accepted at time of submittal but must have AK license prior to starting for Acute specialties
RTO Restrictions : We are not accepting any changes to contracts once signed. This INCLUDES : Additional RTO, Start Dates, Shifts, Bill Rates etc. Please ensure ALL details of the contract are agreed upon PRIOR to signing.
Guaranteed Hours : Yes, up to 36 hours. All OR nurses and OR Techs on 12-hour shifts are scheduled for an additional 4 hours to help cover breaks and lunches. 12 hour OR nurses and OR Techs will be guaranteed 40 hours per week.
Special Requirements : Must be culturally sensitive to Native Population
Hospital Highlights
Type of Facility : Acute Care Hospital
Magnet Facility
Total Staffed Beds : 152
Scrub Color : Navy; (L&D / OR : provided)
Charting : Cerner
Unit :
PEDIATRIC INPATIENT UNIT 2W (PICU) - 204115 - RN
Epic Travel Staffing :
Day 1 health insurance coverage and comprehensive benefits options401(k) matching programWeekly direct depositConcierge state licensing program for RN and other healthcare modalities in multiple states, including CAIndustry leading allowances and reimbursementsReferral program with cash bonuses and additional perksExclusive job openings - Only at EpicEpic Elite Program - Priority status at top facilities and exclusive loyalty bonusesEpic Staffing Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, housing, age, disability, or genetics.We will consider all qualified applicants for employment, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws.By applying for this position, you agree that any calls from Epic Staffing Group and its subsidiaries may be monitored or recorded for training and quality assurance purposes.
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