Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN)

Unit Information

The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) features:

• Number of Beds: 20
• Number of Staff: 51
• Day Shift: 1 charge nurse, 9 bedside RNs, 1 Patient Care Technician
• Night Shift: 1 charge nurse, 9 bedside RNs
• Patient Ratios: 1:2 or 1:1
• Type of Equipment: Philips monitors, Alaris and Medfusion IV pumps
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR): Meditech

Typical Hiring Profile

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Required Skills:
  • Minimum 1 year of current PICU RN experience
  • BLS and PALS certification
• Preferred Skills:
  • Post-operative cardiac care experience
  • Venous puncture experience

Typical Procedures Performed

The following procedures are commonly performed within the unit:

• Conscious sedation
• Caring for respiratory failure (including ETT and HFOV)
• CT placement
• Central line maintenance and care

Best Personality Fit

The ideal candidate will be:

• Flexible
• Helpful and humble

Additional Information

Consider the following attributes that may attract professionals to this unit:

• Access to new equipment and technology
• Experience and tenure of the staff
• Various scheduling options available

Location

This position is located in Denver, CO.