Proximity Healthcare is hiring PICU (pediatric intensive care unit) nurse agency workers in Northampton. As UK nurses’ favourite healthcare employment and recruitment agency, we understand how important competitive compensation, flexible schedules, and growth opportunities are to healthcare workers. That’s why our agency negotiates wages and shifts on your behalf: so you have the best chance at success at agency work.
While advancements in medicine have improved childhood health outcomes, there’s also a rise in certain conditions like childhood obesity and chronic illnesses. These can lead to more children requiring critical care. The high demand for PICU nurses translates to a strong job market with opportunities for travel nursing. This can be appealing to nurses who want flexibility and the chance to explore different locations, especially through agency work. There is also a nationwide registered nurse shortage, hugely contributing to the rising demand for pediatric intensive care unit nurses.
One nurse on Reddit said “PICU nurse for nearly 20 years. I can’t imagine doing anything else! The sads are so sad, but oh my, the happies are everything in the world. Kids are just so beautiful and strong, and when you get a miracle you can ride it for weeks. I don’t want to sugarcoat it or anything, but to me the journey has been totally worth it. And when covid started I picked up some adult ICU shifts and those were the worst shifts of my life. Kids all day, man.”
What do you need to be a PICU nurse?
A strong understanding of child development, growth patterns, and common pediatric illnesses is essential. PICU nurses deal with critically ill children, often requiring complex life support interventions. Knowledge of ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, and advanced medication administration is crucial. Situations in the PICU can change rapidly. Nurses need to assess situations quickly, make sound judgments, and adapt their care accordingly. Nurses also need strong coping mechanisms to manage pressure and maintain emotional well-being.
Additionally, Excellent communication is needed to collaborate with doctors, other nurses, and families. You’ll need to explain complex medical situations in an age-appropriate way for children and provide emotional support to families.
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