Registered Nurse (RN) - PICU

French Consulting • Norfolk, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about providing specialized pediatric care, detail-driven in your clinical practice, and experienced in high-acuity healthcare settings? Do you want your work to directly support the health and well-being of U.S. military families in Virginia? If so, this opportunity might be a perfect fit.

French Consulting is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the PICU to deliver expert clinical care to critically ill pediatric patients. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring safe, high-quality care, supporting interdisciplinary teams, and mentoring other healthcare personnel. Your efforts will directly contribute to positive patient outcomes and mission success.

Requirements

• Associates Degree of Nursing from a college or university accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum of 18 months full-time experience as an RN in a PICU within the last 24 months.
• Possess and maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and S.T.A.B.L.E. certifications.
• Strong clinical knowledge in IV therapy, medication administration, patient assessment, and intensive pediatric care.
• Meet all health screening and vaccination requirements.
• Ability to obtain base access and complete credentialing requirements

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in military or government healthcare settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and triage duties.
• Formulate and implement goal-directed care plans based on nursing diagnoses and patient outcomes.
• Monitor, evaluate, and document patient progress, adjusting care plans as needed.
• Provide treatment, education, and discharge instructions for patients and families.
• Deliver professional intensive nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients, continually assessing for potential or life-threatening crises.
• Recover both stable and unstable pediatric patients from general/regional anesthesia or deep sedation.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families, making referrals as appropriate.
• Administer medications (oral, IV, IM, SQ), blood products, and TPN safely.
• Demonstrate competency in phlebotomy, IV therapy, and other specialized nursing procedures.
• Operate and monitor sophisticated equipment including mechanical ventilators, hemodynamic monitoring, and cardiac monitors.
• Apply aseptic techniques, infection control procedures, and maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Respond efficiently to emergency patient situations following established protocols.
• Assist in clinical supervision, mentoring, and training of LPNs, LVNs, nursing assistants, and ancillary personnel.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, healthcare team members, patients, and families to enhance care and resolve concerns.
• Participate in staff development programs, cross-training initiatives, and performance improvement activities.
• Provide clinical oversight, technical direction, and competency assessments for assigned staff.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and concise patient records, both manual and electronic.
• Engage in self-directed learning, continuing education, and competency validation.
• Contribute to the orientation, training, and evaluation of newly assigned personnel.
• Comply with legal, regulatory, and MTF-specific policies in all aspects of patient care.

Benefits

• Supportive, collaborative team environment with ongoing professional development.
• A mission you can believe in—providing expert pediatric care to U.S. military families.
• A welcoming culture that values your skills, expertise, and input.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree