RN – Pediatric ICU (PICU) - RNPICU#001
About The Position
A leading healthcare facility in New York City is seeking an experienced Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse (RN) for a 14-week night shift assignment. This role involves delivering high-acuity pediatric and maternal-child nursing care in a fast-paced critical care environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in pediatric and maternal-child nursing, along with advanced clinical competencies in IV insertion, phlebotomy, and conscious sedation. The RN will collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to provide safe, effective, and family-centered critical care.
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ASN/ADN) from an accredited program
- Active New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Valid AHA BLS Certification
- Valid AHA PALS Certification
- Minimum 2 years of maternal and child nursing experience
- Minimum 2 years of IV insertion and phlebotomy experience
- Minimum 2 years of conscious sedation experience
- Ability to work in a high-acuity PICU environment
- Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
- Proficiency in English (reading, writing, and communication)
Nice To Haves
- Prior Pediatric ICU (PICU) experience strongly preferred
- Additional acute or critical care hospital experience
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to pediatric ICU and maternal-child patients
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate complex patient care plans
- Perform IV insertion and phlebotomy as needed
- Administer medications and closely monitor patient responses
- Support and assist with conscious sedation procedures per protocol
- Continuously monitor vital signs, telemetry, and patient condition
- Respond promptly to emergencies and changes in patient status
- Collaborate with physicians and care teams on treatment planning
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in EMR systems
- Educate families on patient care plans and updates
- Ensure adherence to infection control and ICU safety standards
- Operate and manage specialized critical care equipment
Benefits
- Most competitive pay for every position we cater
- Salary will be discussed upfront
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
