Rn Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Pediatric and Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PICU/CICU) provides specialized, continuous care to critically ill patients ranging from newborns to adults. This role involves managing complex medical and surgical cases, including trauma and congenital heart disease, as well as providing advanced support such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). The RN collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced, 24/7 intensive care environment.

• Provide immediate and continuous nursing care to critically ill medical and surgical patients, including level 2 trauma and post-operative congenital heart disease cases.
• Assess and monitor patient conditions, including multi-organ failure and ECMO support needs.
• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions according to care plans and protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
• Provide emotional support and education to patients and their families regarding care and treatment.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records and documentation.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and adhere to safety and infection control standards.
• Respond effectively to emergency situations within the unit.

• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience, preferably in critical care or pediatric intensive care settings.
• Strong clinical assessment, medication administration, and treatment planning skills.
• Experience with critical care technologies and life support systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.

• Experience with ECMO management and multi-organ failure care.
• Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Previous experience in a blended PICU/CICU environment.

• Work in a high-acuity, 24/7 intensive care setting requiring flexibility and resilience.
• Ability to handle emotionally challenging situations involving critically ill patients and their families.
• May require on-call availability and shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Full-time shifts in a 24-hour care environment.
• Shift assignments may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays based on unit needs.
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate continuous patient care demands.