Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Unit Information The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) provides specialized care for critically ill children. The unit features: • Number of Beds: 24 • Staff: 40 • Patient Ratios: • 2:1 for general patients • 1:1 for higher acuity cases • 3:1 for lower acuity, step-down patients • Type of Equipment: Vents, drips, chest tubes, central lines, syringe pumps, tracheostomies, gastrostomy tubes • EMR System: Meditech Job Responsibilities The Registered Nurse in the PICU is responsible for the following: • Providing direct patient care to critically ill pediatric patients across various body systems, including respiratory, neuro, GI, GU, and more • Administering ventilator support and managing sedation procedures • Performing advanced procedures such as central line and chest tube placements, lumbar punctures, and intubations Qualifications To be considered for this position, candidates must possess the following: • Valid PALS certification • Experience with intubated patients and ventilator management • ICU-level care experience with critically ill patients Preferred qualifications include: • Experience with ECMO (patient care, not pump management) • Experience with CRRT Work Environment The ideal candidate will demonstrate flexibility and excellent communication skills, possessing a friendly and positive attitude while collaborating with the medical team. Dress Code Staff is required to wear navy blue scrubs; t-shirts are not permitted. Floating Requirements Staff may be required to float to all children’s units and NICU as needed. Schedule Position requires working every other weekend.