PICU Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse - PICU | Pediatric Intensive Care Unit | Tacoma, WA

Join a leading medical facility in Tacoma, Washington, providing critical pediatric care at a top military medical center. Enjoy a flexible 12-hour shift schedule, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits. Start date: 09/21/2026. Advance your nursing career in a dynamic, supportive environment.

Location: Tacoma, WA

Start Date: 09/21/2026

End Date/Duration: 1 year minimum, with options to extend

Shift: 12-hour shifts (7a–7p or 7p–7a), variable

Hours/week: 36

Employment Type: Contract

Pay & Benefits

Pay Rate: $75.00/hour plus 11 Federal holidays for a blended rate of $78/hr not included the additional H&W benefits

Benefits:

• Weekly pay via direct deposit
• 11 paid holidays- $3.00/hr for every hour worked up to 40 hours/week
• Medical benefits valued at $5.09/hour
• 401(k) options
• Paid sick time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 57 hours/year)
• Paid vacation (2 weeks after 1 year of service)
• Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements as applicable
• Robust referral bonus program
• 24/7 dedicated support team

What You'll Do

• Provide age-specific critical care nursing for pediatric patients with complex medical and surgical conditions.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care; monitor and document patient responses.
• Administer medications and treatments via IV, oral, subcutaneous, transdermal, rectal, and intramuscular routes.
• Manage patients requiring hemodynamic monitoring and vasopressor titration.
• Support high-risk procedures and infection control protocols.
• Assist physicians during treatments and exams; verify orders and ensure accurate documentation.
• Operate emergency equipment (defibrillator, EKG, cardiac monitor) and initiate life-saving measures when necessary.
• Educate patients and families; support discharge planning and multidisciplinary team conferences.

What You Need

• Degree in Nursing from an approved nursing program
• Current, valid, unrestricted RN license in one of the 50 US states and/or territories
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• 1 year qualifying RN experience in the PICU

About the Assignment Work in a Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU) setting providing labor-intensive, critical care nursing, including advanced monitoring, emergency response, complex documentation, and coordination with the charge nurse and medical team. VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ("EEO")/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply