Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Nurse (PICU RN)

PICU RN Position

PICU RNs provide care for children and adolescents with life-threatening or high acuity conditions that require constant monitoring. PICU RNs provide medications, intravenous fluids, and artificial nutrition. PICU RNs collaborate with families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals or clinicians to determine the best course of patient care and recovery. PICU RNs work in the pediatric intensive care unit; an area within a hospital specializing in the care of critically ill infants, children, and teenagers. The unit below PICU is called Peds, similar to a Med Surg unit at an adult facility. PICU RNs often float to Peds as needed.

Education/Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education

Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education

You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN.

RNs can only work with an active state license.

ACLS and PALS are often required

Per Diem Shifts Available Recent Experience Required.