Location: Alexandria, LA

Start Date: 05-11-2025

End Date: 08-10-2025

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating schedule, primarily nights 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; rotating weekends and may include mixed day/night shifts as needed (13-week assignment)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $67 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, compassionate critical care for pediatric patients in the PICU
• Manage ventilators, assist with intubation and extubation, and monitor respiratory support
• Titrate vasoactive drips, sedatives, and paralytics safely according to protocols
• Perform and interpret EKG/EEG monitoring and telemetry to detect changes quickly
• Operate and troubleshoot unit equipment such as Alaris IV pumps, Kangaroo feeding pumps, and Giraffe infant warmers
• Coordinate and document patient care accurately in the Meditech EMR and Pyxis systems
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team and support families through critical care decisions
• Float to NICU, Nursery, or OB/GYN areas when qualified to ensure continuity of patient care

Qualifications

• Current and active RN license in applicable state
• Minimum 1 year pediatric ICU nursing experience (candidates without this will not be considered)
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS
• Comfortable with ventilator management, intubation, and critical drip titration
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends
• Strong communication skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment

Knowledge & Skills

• Pediatric critical care principles and PICU best practices
• Ventilator management and non-invasive respiratory support such as BiPAP and High Flow O2
• Sedation management and vasoactive medication titration
• EKG, EEG, and telemetry monitoring
• Experience with Alaris IV pumps, Kangaroo feeding pumps, Giraffe infant warmers
• Familiarity with Meditech EMR and Pyxis medication systems
• Ability to perform procedures such as spinal taps, port access, and sedated MRI support

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and comfortable temporary housing options to make your stay easy
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you healthy on and off shift
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so you can get to work faster
• Travel reimbursement and support to simplify your move
• Paid time off to rest and recharge between assignments
• 401K retirement savings options to plan for your future
• Professional development support and access to continuing education
• A supportive team that values you, your skills, and your work-life balance

Travel Perks: Explore Alexandria, LA

Explore Alexandria and the surrounding central Louisiana region during your time off. Visit the Alexandria Zoological Park and the Alexandria Museum of Art for family-friendly outings. Hike or picnic in nearby Kisatchie National Forest, stroll along the Red River and the riverfront parks, or drive to historic Natchitoches for charming shops, Creole and Cajun dining, and scenic river views. Local festivals, Southern cuisine, and nearby state parks make weekends great for relaxing or short road trips.

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