RN - PICU-Tucson-AZ-Pay Negotiable

Job Title: RN - PICU

Job Summary

Provides specialized critical care nursing to pediatric patients with serious or life-threatening medical and surgical conditions. Continuously monitors patients, manages complex treatments and therapies, and collaborates with the multidisciplinary pediatric critical care team.

Education & Experience

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.
• 1–2 years of PICU, pediatric critical care, or acute care nursing experience preferred.
• Experience caring for critically ill children and managing complex pediatric conditions is preferred.
  
  

Licenses & Certifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• BLS certification required.
• PALS certification required.
• ACLS certification preferred or required based on facility requirements.
• CCRN-Pediatric certification preferred.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments and continuously monitor pediatric patients for changes in condition.
• Manage medications, IV therapies, blood products, ventilators, and other critical care treatments.
• Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, respiratory status, and other critical parameters.
• Recognize and respond promptly to pediatric emergencies and changes in patient condition.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
• Provide age-appropriate education and support to patients and families.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow infection control, patient safety, and critical care standards.