RN: PICU

Job Description:

This travel nursing assignment places an experienced pediatric critical care nurse in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit caring for infants through adolescents with complex and life-threatening conditions. You will manage advanced respiratory support, mechanical ventilators, chest tubes, tracheostomies, cardiac monitoring, invasive lines, central and PICC lines, critical-care medications, sedation, and post-operative pediatric care. The assignment also includes support for trauma, respiratory illness, infection, and emergency cases, with opportunities to float to pediatrics or the Emergency Department. A navy-blue wardrobe and a steady hand are part of the routine; call is not required.

Weather:

Brooklyn typically offers cool, crisp conditions around this time of year, with comfortable daytime temperatures, cooler evenings, and occasional rain. Layers and a light waterproof jacket are useful for exploring the city and nearby attractions.

Fun Things To Do:

• Brooklyn Bridge Park: Enjoy waterfront views, walking paths, gardens, and skyline photography.

• Prospect Park: Explore trails, open green spaces, seasonal scenery, and nearby cultural attractions.

• Coney Island: Visit the boardwalk, beach, amusement areas, and classic seaside attractions.

• Day Trip: Spend a day exploring the Hudson Valley’s towns, trails, and scenic river views.

• Day Trip: Visit the Jersey Shore for coastal walks, local dining, and oceanfront scenery.

Job Specifics:

City and State: Brooklyn, New York

Shift: 12-hour nights

Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week