RN Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Military Health Research Foundation•Tacoma, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Military & Health Research Foundation (MHRF) is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to provide comprehensive, high-quality nursing care in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC), JBLM. The RN cares for critically ill pediatric patients with complex medical and surgical conditions across a range of ages and acuity levels, under a personal services arrangement. The role requires compliance with government qualification, credentialing, security, and onboarding requirements. Candidates should bring recent PICU nursing experience, a current unrestricted RN license, strong clinical judgment, and a commitment to mission readiness and high-quality care for service members and eligible patient populations. The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care; manages advanced critical-care needs and equipment; administers medications and treatments; responds to emergencies; documents care; and educates and advocates for patients and families. The role also involves coordinating with the multidisciplinary care team, following infection-control and safety procedures, participating in quality and risk-management activities, and supporting staff-resource coordination based on patient-care needs. The position requires U.S. citizenship, an associate’s degree in nursing from an ACEN- and/or CCNE-accredited school (or accepted CGFNS verification for education outside the United States), BLS, ACLS, PALS, and at least one year of qualifying PICU experience within the past two years. Candidates must pass a TB test, undergo a background/security investigation and pre-employment drug screening, and comply with DHA vaccination requirements. Contract workers must maintain good personal hygiene and a well-groomed, professional appearance in accordance with policy at the place of performance. Compensation is $75.00 per hour.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Associate’s degree in nursing from a school accredited by ACEN and/or CCNE; for education outside the United States, CGFNS reports are accepted for overseas degree verification.
Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
At least one year of qualifying Registered Nurse experience in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit within the past two years.
Must pass a TB test.
Subject to a background/security investigation.
Must undergo pre-employment drug screening.
Willingness to comply with DHA vaccination requirements.
Contract workers must maintain good personal hygiene and a well-groomed, professional appearance in accordance with policy at the place of performance.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for critically ill pediatric patients with complex medical and surgical conditions.
Manage patients requiring hemodynamic monitoring, vasopressors, ventilators, and other advanced life-support equipment.
Perform or assist with invasive and advanced procedures within scope, including arterial lines, central lines, pulmonary artery catheters, chest tubes, and temporary pacemakers.
Administer medications through multiple routes using the Five Rights, and verify medication compatibility and appropriate use.
Recognize life-threatening conditions, initiate lifesaving measures, operate emergency equipment, and participate in rapid-response and code teams as required.
Document assessments, treatments, medications, progress, admissions, discharges, and other required information in accordance with MAMC nursing standards.
Advocate for patients, assess patient and family understanding, provide education, and document their level of understanding.
Assist with hygiene, feeding, positioning, lifting, turning, transporting, range-of-motion exercises, linen changes, and other routine patient-care needs.
Communicate patient status and pertinent information to physicians, charge nurses, and other healthcare providers; participate in handoffs, care conferences, discharge planning, and multidisciplinary coordination.
Follow infection-control procedures and address situations that could compromise patient or staff safety.
Participate in quality assurance, risk management, research, committees, and projects as assigned.
Distribute or redistribute staff resources based on patient-care needs and available personnel capabilities, as needed.
Maintain composure and professionalism when interacting with patients, families, and distressed individuals.
Respond promptly and appropriately to cardiac or respiratory arrest, hemorrhage, shock, trauma, psychiatric emergencies, and other critical situations.