Registered Nurse / Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). The ideal candidate will provide high-quality nursing care to infants, pediatric, and adolescent patients with a variety of critical health issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage care for patients requiring moderate sedation, continuous drips, arterial lines, and central lines.
• Conduct thorough assessments and develop nursing care plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
• Utilize clinical judgment to care for patients with conditions such as respiratory distress/failure, DKA, seizures, pain management, and sepsis.
• Administer medications and treatments, including anti-seizure medications, IV vasopressors, and pediatric dosage calculations.
• Perform ICP monitoring and manage ventilated pediatric patients, ensuring optimal respiratory function.
• Provide education and support to patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is required.
• Strong dysrhythmia interpretation and management experience is essential.
• Experience with central line and PICC line management is necessary.
• Familiarity with BiPAP/CPAP, ABG interpretation, and chest tube management is required.
• Must have experience caring for ventilated pediatric patients and managing acute airways.
• Must possess a Maryland or compact RN license prior to submission.

Certifications Required

• BCLS/BLS certification
• PALS certification
• Basic EKG Exam certification

Work Schedule

• 12-hour shifts, with day and night options available.
• Weekend coverage is required for 5 weekends within each 6-week schedule.
• No block schedule accommodations are available; all schedule accommodations must be approved before an offer is extended.

Additional Information

• Floating may be required to meet facility needs, including to NICU and Pediatrics units.
• No on-call requirement exists for this position.
• Orientation for this role is approximately 40 hours, including virtual, clinical, and on-unit training.
• Preference given to candidates with experience with ventilators and high-flow nasal cannula.