RN - CICU

The Nemours Foundation • Orlando, FL

23h • 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
• AHA BLS (valid through 90 days post start date)
• AHA PALS

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

• Medical, Dental, and Vision – Four levels of medical coverage are available, including fertility care and prescription drugs for associates and their families.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – PTO will accrue according to your role and length of service. There are six paid holidays annually, and one day of paid volunteer time off.
• Paid Parental Leave – New parents receive six weeks of paid leave at 100% of pay.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Reimbursement available on approved courses to maximum of $5,250.
• Retirement Savings Plan – There is a 403(b) plan with immediate participation and matching contributions. A 457(b) program is available for highly compensated associates.
• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance – Basic Life Insurance is paid equal to one time your annual salary, up to a maximum of $500,000.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability – All associates are automatically covered by our short-term disability coverage with income protection for disabilities caused by illness, accident, or injury that are not work-related, at 60% of your salary.

What This Job Offers

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