Open Position: RN - PICU

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2884.72

Opportunity:

RN - PICU

Job Details:

* Active NJ or Compact license required at time of submission
* Required certifications: BLS, PALS
* 2+ years of PICU critical care experience required with 1 year of cardiac experience strongly preferred
* EPIC charting experience required
* Every other weekend requirement
* Must work or provide on-call coverage for 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years) as needed
* Navy blue scrubs required
* Patient ratios: PICU 1:1-2; Stepdown 1:3; Pediatrics 1:4-5; NICU 1:2-3
* Unit supports critical care patients with variable acuity and stepdown capability across a 19-bed unit
* Patient age groups include adolescents, infants, and pediatrics
* Must float within skillset to Pediatrics and NICU as needed for appropriate assignments
* Previous charge experience preferred
* At least 1 supervisory reference required at time of submission
* Clinical skills required include: IV therapy and phlebotomy, starting and maintaining IVs, accessing and managing ports, central line blood draws, central line and implanted line care, PICC line management, administration of blood and blood products, TPN and lipids
* Renal skills required include: acute and chronic renal failure management, peritoneal dialysis, pre and post hemodialysis, urinary catheter insertion and management
* Neurological and medication skills required include: anti-seizure medications, antiarrhythmics, continuous sedation, IV vasopressors, pediatric dosage calculations, insulin administration, use of Broselow system, assisting with lumbar puncture, hydrocephalus and VP shunt management
* Respiratory skills required include: assisting and managing intubation, care and maintenance of acute airway, care of ventilated patients, BiPAP and CPAP management, high flow nasal cannula, end-tidal CO2 monitoring, suctioning (ETT and NT), tracheostomy care, and chest tube management
* Additional skills required include: telemetry monitoring, Medtronic pacemakers, isolation precautions and PPE, wound assessment and care, and management and insertion of gastric and NG tubes

Facility:

This premier pediatric facility provides comprehensive care from infancy through adolescence, including a specialized Pediatric Intensive Care Unit within the Critical Care Center one of the largest pediatric critical care programs in the state. The facility supports both cardiac and medical/surgical ICU populations with 24/7 intensivist-led coverage. The hospital features a nationally recognized Children's Heart Center, pediatric emergency services, and a Level IV NICU, supporting advanced, multidisciplinary pediatric care. The facility is part of the largest integrated healthcare system in New Jersey.

Location:

Newark, NJ

Newark, New Jersey offers a dynamic urban environment with easy access to New York City, providing healthcare professionals with world-class cultural experiences, diverse dining, and vibrant arts and entertainment. The city's central location along the Northeast Corridor makes it an ideal base for those who enjoy the energy of a major metropolitan area while being well-connected to the broader region.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Noor Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Physicial Requirements:

This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the role, which may include standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. Physicial demands may vary depending on assignment and client-site requirements.