Description

Registered Nurse (RN) | Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Location: Newark, NJ
Agency: Prime Staffing
Pay: $2,829 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/10/2026

About the Position

ID: 64042506 Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30) Description: REQUIRED LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS==================================== Active NJ or Compact license is required at time of submission Required Certifications: BLS, PALS, (NRP Preferred)REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & CLINICAL SKILLS================================== Years of Experience Required: HARD STOP: Must have 2+ years of PICU critical care experience with 1 year of cardiac experience. Both must be documented on skills checklist IV Therapy & General Nursing: IV therapy (port access, blood product administration, central line care, PICC management, TPN/lipids); phlebotomy; urinary catheter insertion/management; infection control/PPE; wound care Respiratory & Airway Management: BiPAP/CPAP; ventilator care; airway maintenance; chest tube/intubation assistance; ETCO2 monitoring; HFNC; suctioning; tracheostomy care Insulin administration; gastric/NG tube management; anti-seizure medications; antiarrhythmics; IV vasopressors; pediatric dosage calculations; Broselow system Cardiac/PICU: Congenital heart disease/repair (ASD, VSD, AV Canal Defect, TOF); CT patient care including valve replacements; Glenn and Fontan procedures; s/p cardiac Cath and ablations; cardiac transplant; post-cardiac surgery; hemodynamic monitoring; dysrhythmia interpretation/management; telemetry/tele monitoring; Medtronic pacemakers; standard PICU equipment Specialty Procedures: Peritoneal dialysis; pre/post hemodialysis; lumbar puncture assistance; hydrocephalus/VP shunt; chemotherapy monitoring; isolation precautionsSCHEDULING DETAILS AND CHARTING=============================== Charting: EPIC experience required Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend RTO, Block & Scheduling Requests: Priority given to submits with a screenshot confirming RTO and schedule requests. No requests will be approved after offer. Call Off Policy: Facility is allowed to call off 1 shift per 2 weeks. Holiday Requirement: Must work 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 holidays, per unit needs Accept First-Time Travelers: No Locals Accepted: Yes, Locals accepted at the same rate.UNIT DETAILS AND FLOATING========================== Ratios: 1:2+ (Confirm with traveler) Unit Details: 19 Bed unit with Infants, Adolescents, and Pediatrics. Scrubs: Navy Blue Floating: Will float to Pediatrics, and NICU if needed for an appropriate assignment-(Confirm floating with traveler). Candidates must float within their skillset without exception. Ratios vary based on census, patient acuity and staffing.HOSPITAL HIGHLIGHTS====================Newark Beth Israel Medical Center houses the Children s Hospital of NJ, the state s premier pediatric facility with 30+ subspecialties. CHoNJ features NJ s largest Pediatric Critical Care Center and only Cardiac ICU, providing ECMO, nitric oxide, and VAD support for complex heart disease. The Children s Heart Center delivers comprehensive care for congenital heart defects. CHoNJ also includes a Level IV Regional Perinatal Center, NJ s first neonatal ECMO program, specialized pediatric anesthesia and sedation, and a dedicated pediatric ED.Newark Beth Israel is part of RWJBarnabas Health, the largest healthcare system in NJ. Modified 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Matthew Chausse Account Manager Email: COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required Flu Vaccine: Unknown Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : Preferred Years of Experience : 2 Patient Ratio Experience : 2 Charting System Experience : Required Charting System Name : Epic Community Hospital Experience : - LTAC Experience : - Trauma Level I Experience : - Trauma Level II Experience : - Travel Experience Required : Yes Certifications : BLS, NRP*, PALSSkills : End-Tidal CO2 monitoring, Accessing/Managing Ports, Acute/chronic renal failure, Administration of blood & blood products, Administration of chemotherapy*, Anti-Seizure Medications, Antiarrhythmics, Assist with lumbar puncture, Assist/manage intubation, BiPAP/CPAP management, Care of Ventilated Patient, Care/maintenance of acute airway, Central line blood draw, Central Line/Implanted Line Care, Central Venous Pressure Monitoring (CVP)*, Congenital Heart Disease/Repair, Continuous Sedation*, Heart Transplant, Hemodynamic monitoring, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Hydrocephalus/VP shunt, Infection control/PPE, Insulin administration, Insulin pumps*, Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)*, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Isolation Precautions/PPE, IV vasopressors, Management of Chest Tubes, Management of dysrhythmias, Management of gastric tubes, Monitoring Chemotherapy, NG tube insertion/ management, Pediatric CVICU, Pediatric Dosage Calculations, Pediatric Early Warning Score (PEWS)/Rapid Response Team*, Pediatric Step Down, Peritoneal dialysis/CAPD, Phlebotomy, PICC line management, PICU, Post cardiac surgery, Pre/Post Hemodialysis, Procedural Sedation Administration/Monitoring*, Starting and maintaining IVs, Suctioning (ETT, NT), Telemetry - on the unit monitoring, TPN/Lipids, Tracheostomy care, Urinary catheter insertion/management, Use of Broselow system, Ventilator Management*, Wound assessment/care Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : - Patient Ratios Days : 2 Patient Ratios Nights : 2 Patient Ratios Weekends : 2 Float Required : Will float to Pediatrics and NICU if needed for an appropriate assignment (Confirm floating with traveler) Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : True Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : - Pre-Approved Time Off : one Orientation Hours : - Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Adolescents, Infants, Pediatrics Daily Census : - Number of Visits Per Day : - Number of Rooms : - Number of Beds : 19 Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Radiology, Social Services, Pharmacy, Transportation, Unit Secretary Patient Diagnoses : Must be competent to care for CT patients with ASD (arterial septal defect), VSD (ventricular septal defect), AV Canal Defect, Valve replacements, Glenn and Fontan procedures, TOF (Tetralogy of Fallot), s/p cardiac cath and ablations Special Procedures/Unit Details : - Special Equipment : Medtronic pacemakers, Tele monitoring, standard PICU equipment required #Tier3 Travel Compliance Required Information : SSN DOB Submission Requirements : Requested Time Off : A screenshot of the candidate confirming their RTO schedule requests is required upon submission. These submissions will be prioritized. Requests with less than 7 days of RTO , and no Holiday time off , will be prioritized. RTO requested after an offer will NOT be accommodated. Clinicians are expected to adhere to the agreed-upon schedule and should NOT request changes once onsite. Must be available to work 2 of 3 Holidays (unless otherwise specified in job description) Block/Special Scheduling : Schedule requests cannot be accommodated unless approved at time of booking. Contract at RWJ is expected to be travelers primary work schedule. If traveler is working elsewhere, RWJ is NOT required to accommodate unless approved prior to offer. Return Staff Policy : RWJBH staff (full time or PRN) must be gone from the RWJBH health system a minimum of 1 year before they are eligible to return for travel assignments. Floating Requirements/Ratios: Candidates are required to float within their skillset, no exceptions. Ratios vary based on census and staffing. When floated, RNs will be assigned a patient ratio based on patient acuity License/Certifications: Active NJ or Compact license is required at time of submission. All certifications required at time of submission unless otherwise specified. Please indicate upon submission if traveler will acquire certificate prior to start date. Submissions: Maximum of 3 submissions per candidate per facility Local Rules : Locals accepted at the same rate. Background Policy : Open/active BG hits and/or License Hits NOT accepted. Compliance : Labs MUST be completed 48 hours of signing. Valid NJ State License or Compact License required for nursing, at time of submission. Failing competency exams require a 6-month break before clinician can re-submit. Certifications are required at time of submission unless otherwise specified and can be obtained prior to start. Please refer to the unit description References required. Any international work history or permanent residency MUST be disclosed. ED/Behavioral Health/Psychiatric RNs MUST complete de-escalation training within 14 days of their start date. Recruiters: RNs must pay $52 plus tax for the course, this fee should be added to the margin Each traveler receives 1 certificate per module (3 total), 1 overall course certificate Modules : Modules are non-billable, 4 hours of EPIC training and up to 18 hours of additional hours RN: average 18 hours of non-billable modules Allied: average 1 hour of non-billable modules Modules are completed pre-start, and annually Modules are recorded by transcripts for onsite specific modules. RWJBH annuals, Baxter pump, and signed attestations are self-reported, and EPIC training is facility reported Cancellations/Attendance Policies: Should a traveler need to cancel their contract for any reason, RWJBH asks for adequate notice, defined as: MSP contracted travelers: 14-day notice CRISIS / RAPID contracted travelers: 10-day notice Clinicians are required to make up any missed shifts within the same pay period. Submittal Details: #Tier3 Travel ComplianceRequired Time Off:A screenshot of the candidate confirming their RTO & schedule requests is required upon submission. These submissions will be prioritized.Requests with less than 7 days of RTO, and no Holiday time off, will be prioritized.RTO requested after an offer will NOT be accommodated. Clinicians are expected to adhere to the agreed-upon schedule and should NOT request changes once onsite.Must be available to work 2 of 3 Holidays (unless otherwise specified in job description)Block/Special requests cannot be accommodated unless approved at time of booking.Contract at RWJ is expected to be travelers primary work schedule. If traveler is working elsewhere, RWJ is NOT required to accommodate unless approved prior to offer.Return Staff staff (full time or PRN) must be gone from the RWJBH health system a minimum of 1 year before they are eligible to return for travel assignments.Floating Requirements/ are required to float within their skillset, no exceptions.Ratios vary based on census and staffing.  When floated, RNs will be assigned a patient ratio based on patient acuityLicense/ NJ or Compact license is required at time of submission.All certifications required at time of submission unless otherwise specified. Please indicate upon submission if traveler will acquire certificate prior to start date. Submissions: Maximum of 3 submissions per candidate per facilityLocal Rules: Locals accepted at the same rate.Background Policy: Open/active BG hits and/or License Hits NOT accepted.   MUST be completed 48 hours of signing.Valid NJ State License or Compact License required for nursing, at time of submission.Failing competency exams require a 6-month break before clinician can re-submit.Certifications are required at time of submission unless otherwise specified and can be obtained prior to start. Please refer to the unit description References required.Any international work history or permanent residency MUST be Health/Psychiatric RNs MUST complete de-escalation training within  14 days of their start date.Recruiters: RNs must pay $52 plus tax for the course, this fee should be added to the marginEach traveler receives 1 certificate per module (3 total), 1 overall course are non-billable, 4 hours of EPIC training and up to 18 hours of additional hoursRN: average 18 hours of non-billable modulesAllied: average 1 hour of non-billable modulesModules are completed pre-start, and annuallyModules are recorded by transcripts for onsite specific modules. RWJBH annuals, Baxter pump, and signed attestations are self-reported, and EPIC training is facility reportedCancellations/Attendance a traveler need to cancel their contract for any reason, RWJBH asks for adequate notice, defined contracted travelers: 14-day noticeCRISIS / RAPID contracted travelers: 10-day noticeClinicians are required to make up any missed shifts within the same pay period. Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS