Registered Nurse Picu

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) provides specialized critical care to pediatric patients requiring complex medical interventions. This role involves managing advanced life support, performing clinical assessments, administering medications, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The nurse must be proficient in pediatric critical care procedures and technologies and demonstrate flexibility in floating to related units within their skill set.

• Active Registered Nurse license with at least 2 years of experience in pediatric critical care or related critical care specialties.
• Current BLS and PALS certifications (required).
• Experience with pediatric critical care procedures and equipment including ventilators, chest tubes, trach care, and vascular devices.
• Strong clinical assessment, medication administration, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred.

• NRP and CRRT certifications.
• Experience with ENT, general surgery, orthopedic, post-op/pre-op pediatric patients.
• Experience with procedure sedation and rapid sequence intubation.

• Floating to NICU or other units within skill set is required.
• Orientation is provided to support transition and competency.
• Travel contracts available for candidates separated from other providence facilities for at least 3 months.
• All facilities honor active compact nursing licenses.
• For travel assignments, up to 3 days return to office (RTO) allowed; more than 3 days requires screening; no holiday RTO.
• Weekend work required every other weekend.

• Shift options include 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts.
• Permanent staff self-schedule first; travelers schedule based on unit needs.
• Shift patterns may include day, evening, or night based on unit requirements.