Registered Nurse (RN) II - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) - PRN

Children's National Hospital

1d • $42 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) II in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) provides specialized, high-acuity care to critically ill and injured infants, children, and adolescents requiring continuous monitoring and advanced life support. The PICU is a 46-bed regional referral center and Level I Trauma Center. The RN collaborates with pediatric intensivists, nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary specialty teams to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.

The RN cares for complex medical and surgical patients, including patients with respiratory failure, sepsis, multi-system organ failure, seizures, meningitis, severe trauma, burn injuries, cancer-related complications, and post-operative needs following specialty procedures. The role includes comprehensive assessments, hemodynamic monitoring, medication and blood product administration, ventilator and invasive-line management, emergency and resuscitation response, and family-centered education and support. PICU nurses also participate in rapid response and Code Blue events throughout the hospital, helping stabilize critically ill patients while providing safe, high-quality, compassionate care.

Nursing practice is guided by the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children’s National policies and procedures, and applicable laws and regulations. Registered professional nurses are accountable for their own practice and are encouraged to develop relationships that support the health and well-being of the community.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience.
• Registered Nurse license in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, depending on practice location.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required.
• Successfully complete hospital and nursing orientation at Children’s National.
• Keep the nursing knowledge base current with new information and changes in the specialty area.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an approved school of nursing (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for critically ill and injured infants, children, and adolescents.
• Provide care for complex medical and surgical patients, including patients with respiratory failure, sepsis, multi-system organ failure, seizures, meningitis, trauma, burns, cancer-related complications, and post-operative needs.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and monitor hemodynamic status.
• Administer medications and blood products and manage ventilators and invasive lines.
• Respond to emergencies and resuscitations, including rapid response and Code Blue events throughout the hospital.
• Provide family-centered education and support, anticipating and planning for the educational needs of patients and families.
• Document care accurately, clearly, and in a timely manner in accordance with professional standards.
• Communicate and advocate to meet patients’ needs, use appropriate handoff processes, and escalate concerns through the chain of command.
• Promote patient, family, visitor, and coworker safety; speak up about unsafe behavior and resolve uncertainty before proceeding.
• Maintain professional and regulatory requirements, participate in required education and professional activities, and seek opportunities to enhance nursing practice.
• Collaborate respectfully with the healthcare team and contribute to departmental goals, quality improvement, and service excellence.
• Use organizational resources efficiently and maintain patient confidentiality.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• 401(k) plan.
• Healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Tuition assistance.
• Fitness resources.
• Employee assistance.
• Commuter benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed