Join Our Team as a Registered Nurse - PICU and Make a Life-Saving Difference
Are you a dedicated Pediatric ICU nurse ready to elevate your career in a dynamic, family-oriented environment? This is your opportunity to work in a challenging and rewarding PICU setting, providing critical care to children with complex health needs. We are seeking compassionate, skilled professionals to deliver exceptional patient care while enjoying competitive compensation and comprehensive support.
What You’ll Do
Provide high-quality critical care to pediatric patients with diagnoses including MS, DKA, Sepsis, Respiratory Failure, Post-Op Spinal Surgeries, Hips, and Neuro Cases, while floating to adult ICU and Med/Surg units based on skillset and approval.
Work on a 12-hour night shift schedule (12H Nights) with every other weekend and 2-3 holiday rotations.
Collaborate with an experienced team in a nurse-to-patient ratio of approximately 1:2, supported by a multidisciplinary staff including intensivists, hospitalists, RT, and resource nurses.
Support patient safety and comfort through skills such as titrating pressors, insulin, heparin, and pain medications, along with wound care, drains, and telemetry.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years of PICU experience in an acute care setting.
Valid RN license with all relevant certifications, including BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and preferably NRP.
Proficiency with PIV placement, CVL management, telemetry, wound care, and drains.
Ability to pass an EKG competency exam prior to start.
Comfort with titrating medications such as pressors and insulin; confident in performing phlebotomy and blood draws from peripheral and central lines.
Strong critical thinking, adaptability, and willingness to float to adult ICU or Med/Surg units if licensed and trained.
Nice to Have Skills
Cross-training in adult ICU or Med/Surg units.
Experience with Meditech Expanse EMR, Alaris pumps, and Pyxis medication systems.
Additional certifications such as NRP or experience with pediatric neuro cases or orthopedics.
Preferred Education and Experience
Registered Nurse license with at least 2 years of PICU experience in a comparable pediatric setting.
Prior experience with float staffing or multi-unit care environments.
Other Requirements
Ability to work 12-hour night shifts on a 4-day/3-day rotating schedule, including select holidays and weekends.
Must wear designated scrubs (gray, white, or black with WK monogram) and credentials worn above the waist.
Travel reimbursement, licensure, certification, and necessary PPE will be supported.
Travel or time-off requests up to 7 days are permissible with proper approval; beyond that, requests are not accommodated.
Step into a rewarding role where your skills and compassion make a difference daily. If you meet the qualifications and are eager to advance your career in a team dedicated to excellence, apply now and become an essential part of our healthcare family!
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