RN - CICU

The Nemours Foundation•Orlando, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida is seeking a full-time Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) Registered Nurse to join our Comprehensive Cardiac Care Unit. This role is ideal for experienced pediatric nurses seeking clinical complexity, strong team support, and opportunities for professional growth within a stable, mission-driven organization. Nemours Children’s Health is a nationally recognized nonprofit pediatric health system with a long, stable financial history and the backing of the Nemours Foundation. We are investing in our talent, expanding programs, and growing our Orlando campus to support children with complex medical needs. Our Orlando campus expansion is enhancing surgical capacity, specialty services, and advanced pediatric programs to meet the needs of Central Florida’s rapidly growing population. This growth creates new opportunities for nurses to help shape programs, advance best practices, and deliver world-class pediatric cardiac care. Our culture encourages perseverance, teaching, collaboration, shared governance, and professional development.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) required
Active Florida or multistate RN license required
Minimum six months’ RN experience required
Required Certifications (within 30 days of hire): AHA BLS, AHA PALS
Required Certifications (within 90 days of hire): ACLS
Required Certifications (within one year of hire): Cardiac Stable

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred
pediatric or cardiac experience preferred
National specialty certification preferred

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, family-centered nursing care to critically ill pediatric cardiac patients in the CICU
Perform comprehensive assessments and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans
Manage care for post-operative cardiac surgery patients, ECMO patients, and medically complex cardiac populations based on competency tier
Collaborate closely with cardiology, cardiac surgery, respiratory therapy, and other multidisciplinary team members
Utilize evidence-based practice, clinical guidelines, and unit protocols to deliver safe, effective care
Monitor patient status, interpret clinical data, and initiate appropriate interventions in response to changes in condition
Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, procedures, medications, and treatment plans
Coordinate patient care, prioritize assignments, and support patient flow within the unit
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, research activities, and performance improvement projects
Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record
Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to peers, supporting professional development and competency advancement
Uphold patient confidentiality, safety standards, regulatory requirements, and a culture of safety
Demonstrate professional accountability through ongoing education, competency validation, and adherence to Nemours Standards of Behavior
Support the hospital’s strategic growth, including preparation for Level 1 Trauma Center designation and expansion of pediatric services to meet the needs of a growing pediatric population

Benefits

Sign-on bonus ($10,000 for minimum two years’ specialty experience)
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
Relocation assistance available
Employee referral bonus ($3,000)
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (four levels of medical coverage, including fertility care and prescription drugs)
Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual based on role and length of service
Six paid holidays annually
One day of paid volunteer time off
Paid Parental Leave (six weeks at 100% pay)
Retirement Savings Plan (403(b) with immediate participation and matching contributions)
457(b) program available for highly compensated associates
Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance (equal to one time annual salary, up to $500,000)
Short- and Long-Term Disability (automatic coverage at 60% of salary for non-work-related disabilities)