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 at Madigan Army Medical Center, JBLM. The RN cares for critically ill pediatric patients with complex medical and surgical conditions across a range of ages and acuity levels. The position is performed under a personal services arrangement and requires compliance with government qualification, credentialing, security, and onboarding requirements. Candidates must have recent PICU experience, an unrestricted RN license, sound clinical judgment, and a commitment to supporting mission readiness and high-quality care for service members and eligible patient populations.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
At least an 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 RN license; the posting states that the license must be unrestricted.
BLS certification.
ACLS certification.
PALS certification.
At least one year of qualifying Registered Nurse experience in a PICU within the past two years.
Pass a TB test.
Subject to a background/security investigation.
Willingness to comply with DHA vaccination requirements.
Pre-employment drug screening.
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 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 using the Five Rights and appropriate routes; 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.
Accurately 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 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 applicable.
Maintain composure and professionalism when dealing with patients, families, and distressed individuals.
Respond quickly and appropriately to cardiac or respiratory arrest, hemorrhage, shock, trauma, psychiatric emergencies, and other critical situations.