Travel Nurse RN - PICU - $2,290 per week in Lake Charles, LA

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Lake Charles
Posted on: July 11, 2025

Job Description:

TravelNurseSource is working with Gifted Healthcare to find a qualified PICU RN in Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70601! Pay Information $2,290 per week About The Position The Gifted Healthcare Experience Gifted Healthcare is an award-winning travel nursing agency that offers nursing contracts at premier healthcare facilities across the United States. Gifted Healthcare believes in the power one person has to make a difference in a patient’s care, inspiring Gifted’s mission to help nurses thrive and advance their careers by providing exceptional job opportunities , day one benefits , and 24/7 support. Gifted Healthcare Top Perks Guaranteed Pay - With Guaranteed Pay, you’ll never have to worry about not getting paid if your shift gets canceled for low census. Contact your recruiter for complete details. Premium Overtime – You will receive 2x your hourly rate on travel assignments for all overtime hours worked (excluding local, PRN, CA, Govt assignments). Weekly Pay - We pay you weekly so you can focus on your career and your life. Responsibilities Pediatric Intensive Care RNs (PICU RNs) provide age-appropriate care to pediatric patients and consult with health care team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans. The PICU RN assists the physician during examination, treatment, and procedures, which can include life-saving situations. PICU RN job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Monitor patient’s vital signs, such as blood pressure, breathing, and heart rate Follow continuous cardiac and respiratory monitor readings, such as EKG tracings, O2 stats, CVP/arterial line waveforms Track urine output, change dressings, insert catheters, start IVs Administer infusion therapy, including IV fluids, antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, electrolytes Assist with the insertion or discontinuation of CV catheters, arterial lines, external ventricular drains, epidural catheters, and endotracheal tubes, Foleys 27863411EXPTEMP 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing A diverse range of assignments on your resume showcases your adaptability, versatility, and resilience. This can make you a more attractive candidate for future job opportunities and career advancement. Change environments regularly to prevent burnout, maintaining enthusiasm and passion for your nursing career. The variety in assignments keeps your work engaging and fulfilling. Healthcare facilities may follow different nursing models and practices. Experiencing these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of nursing and healthcare delivery. Managing assignments, travel logistics, and adapting to new environments requires effective time management. Travel nursing helps you hone your time management skills, a valuable asset in any healthcare setting. Travel nurses can bring fresh perspectives to healthcare facilities, contributing ideas and insights that may lead to improvements in patient care, safety, and overall healthcare quality.

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