Rn Picu

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is responsible for providing specialized nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients. This role involves patient assessment, medication administration, treatment planning, and collaborating closely with the interdisciplinary healthcare team. The RN is expected to maintain high standards of care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment, ensuring patient safety and comfort. A minimum of 2 years of relevant nursing experience and certifications in BLS and PALS are required.

• Provide skilled nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and monitor vital signs continuously.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Document patient care accurately using Cerner electronic health records system.
• Participate in mandatory floating to other units within the facility as required.
• Maintain compliance with facility policies, protocols, and regulatory standards.
• Respond promptly to emergencies and provide critical care interventions as needed.

• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience, preferably in critical care or PICU settings.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Strong clinical assessment, medication administration, and treatment planning skills.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records, specifically Cerner charting system.

• Experience working in a Level 1 Trauma Center environment.
• Previous float experience within hospital units.
• Local candidates preferred within a 75-mile radius of the facility.

• Mandatory floating to other units within the facility as directed.
• No call requirements.
• RTO (Request Time Off) limited to 5 days maximum with no more than 2 consecutive days.
• No RTO allowed on weekends, holidays, or the day before/after holidays.
• Scrub color is unrestricted; any color is acceptable.

• Work schedule consists of three 12-hour night shifts per week (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM).
• Weekend work required every other weekend (2 weekends per month).
• No block scheduling.
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week.