PICU RN

Wise Medical Staffing is seeking an experienced PICU RN to deliver high-acuity care to critically ill children in partner hospitals. In this contract role, you’ll perform comprehensive pediatric assessments, manage ventilators and drips, administer medications, and respond to rapid changes in patient status. You’ll collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team while educating and supporting families. Wise Medical Staffing offers flexible assignments, competitive pay, and personalized, people-first support so you can grow your skills and build a schedule that fits your life. Provide direct nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU Administer medications, treatments, and interventions per provider orders and protocols Continuously monitor and interpret vital signs, ventilators, and pediatric specialty equipment Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary care team Educate and support patients’ families on care plans, procedures, and discharge needs Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the medical record Maintain infection control, safety, and regulatory standards in all patient care Float to related pediatric units as needed based on facility requirements Pediatric intensive care nursing Ventilator management Hemodynamic monitoring Pediatric medication administration and titration Central line and arterial line management Pediatric assessment and triage Electronic Medical Record (EMR) documentation Infection control and patient safety Family education and support Interdisciplinary team collaboration Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401k Active RN license in applicable state BLS certification PALS certification ACLS certification (preferred by many facilities) Prior PICU or pediatric critical care experience Ability to work 12-hour shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed