Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN)

Unit Information

This role is situated in a Level II Trauma Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.

• Number of Beds: 15
• Staffing: 38 staff members
• Patient Ratios: 2:1
• Type of Equipment: General CR Monitoring
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Meditech / CPN

General Information

The team consists of an Intensivist, RNs, Desk Techs, Respiratory Therapists (RT), and Case Management during day shifts, with an on-call Intensivist, RNs, and RTs for night shifts.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum of 1 year of current acute care hospital PICU RN experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification

Preferred:

• Experience with Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
• Certification in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Nursing (APHON)
• Experience in a Pediatric Teaching Hospital

Typical Procedures Performed

• IV starts and blood draws
• Thoracentesis (TPT) placements

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is one who thrives under pressure, effectively manages patient care, and is dedicated to working within a teaching hospital environment.

Additional Information

Consider joining our unit to be part of a dedicated team where patient care takes precedence, and where staff experience ranges significantly, ensuring a supportive and skilled environment.