Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse (RN)

We are seeking a qualified and dedicated Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. This position requires a strong background in critical care nursing and the ability to provide excellent care to pediatric patients in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Experience

• At least 1 year of PICU experience within the last 5 years.

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
• Current Washington state license (must be in hand or proof of application submitted at least 6 weeks ago)

Essential Skills

• Critical care ventilator management
• Use of NIV (Non-Invasive Ventilation) including CPAP, BIPAP, and HHFNC
• Management of respiratory diseases in the pediatric population, including medication delivery and respiratory therapy interventions
• ABG (Arterial Blood Gas) analysis using GEM technology
• Preferred experience in Pediatric Cardiac ICU, caring for patients aged 1 week to 18 years who have undergone various open-heart procedures, such as PDA repair and TOF repair

Patient Types

• Pediatric patients with moderate to severe Cystic Fibrosis and chronic tracheostomy/ventilator needs
• ECMO program
• Specialized gases including Nitric Oxide and Heliox
• Cardiac Program

Additional Information

• EMR: Experience with EPIC is required
• Floating required to ER, MedSurg, Oncology, and PICU
• Scheduling includes every other weekend rotation
• No call required
• Scrub color: Flexible, excluding maroon or spice colors
• Shifts: Days 0700 – 1930, Nights 1900 – 0730
• Facility profile: 153 total beds, Level II trauma center with Level IV NICU