What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) position at Medcadre Inc?
Job description: RN – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
Location: Hershey, PA 17033
Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: August 4, 2026
Shift: Nights | 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM | 3x12-Hour Shifts (36 Hours/Week)
No on-call requirement
Note: The rate will depend on local and travel bases.
Company Overview:
At MedCadre, we connect exceptional healthcare professionals with world-class career opportunities while upholding the highest standards of ethics, fairness, and integrity. As a Joint Commission–accredited leader in healthcare staffing, we ensure trust and peace of mind for both our clinicians and partner facilities.
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse to provide specialized, high-acuity care for critically ill pediatric patients. The RN will perform comprehensive assessments, manage complex treatment plans, administer critical medications, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional patient care in a Level I Trauma facility.
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) PA license
- Minimum 2 years of PICU experience
- Level I Trauma experience preferred (3 years preferred)
- Experience with titrating vasoactive medications required
- BLS Certification
- PALS Certification
- Strong critical care assessment and clinical decision-making skills
Required Skills
- Pediatric intensive care nursing
- Critical care assessment
- Vasoactive medication titration
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Pediatric emergency response
- Ventilator management
- Cardiac monitoring
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care for critically ill pediatric patients
- Perform ongoing patient assessments and monitor changes in clinical condition
- Administer medications, including titration of vasoactive infusions, according to physician orders
- Monitor cardiac rhythms, vital signs, and hemodynamic status
- Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans
- Respond rapidly to medical emergencies and changes in patient condition
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Educate and support patients' families throughout the course of care
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, patient safety standards, and evidence-based practices
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Application Process:
Please send your resume to my email mahin@medcadre.com or call at (949) 889-3683. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly for next steps.
Pay: $2,520.00 - $2,850.00 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
Application Question(s):
- Mention your best email to get more about job details.
Experience:
- RN PICU: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Active Registered Nurse PA state license (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $2,520 - $2,850