Local Contract Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $60 per hour

Equiliem is seeking a local contract nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a local contract nursing job in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights, rotating
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Clinical Nurse (Pediatric RN)

Job Summary

The Clinical Nurse provides family-centered, age-appropriate nursing care to pediatric patients and their families in accordance with the CHOP Nursing Professional Practice Model. This role utilizes the nursing process, evidence-based practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration to deliver safe, compassionate, and culturally competent care while promoting optimal patient outcomes. The Clinical Nurse practices within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act and adheres to ANA standards and organizational nursing practice standards.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Provide comprehensive, developmentally appropriate care to pediatric patients across varying levels of acuity.
• Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition, escalating concerns and utilizing rapid response resources when appropriate.
• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care that promotes quality outcomes and minimizes patient harm.
• Coordinate care with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, case managers, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Facilitate continuity of care across the patient care continuum.

Patient & Family Education

• Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding treatments, medications, procedures, and discharge planning.
• Adapt communication and education to meet developmental, cultural, and literacy needs.
• Serve as an advocate for patients and families throughout the care experience.

Documentation & Care Coordination

• Accurately document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and outcomes.
• Utilize electronic health records and clinical information systems to support patient care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care planning and communication.

Quality & Professional Practice

• Follow evidence-based practice guidelines, nursing policies, and procedures.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical practice changes.
• Address ethical concerns and seek resources to resolve moral or clinical dilemmas.
• Maintain professional accountability and commitment to ongoing learning and development.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Nursing Diploma from an accredited nursing program.
• Must provide diploma or transcript documentation as required for personnel performing non-waived point-of-care testing.

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year of Registered Nurse (RN) experience.
• Experience utilizing clinical information systems and electronic medical records.
• Basic proficiency with:
  • Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Skype/Teams)
  • IV pumps, cardiac/respiratory monitoring equipment, and point-of-care devices
  • Clinical decision support tools
  • Quality improvement and patient safety tools

Licenses & Certifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) License or active Temporary Practice Permit in Pennsylvania or New Jersey.
• Must obtain full RN license prior to expiration of any temporary practice permit.
• Current CPR/BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or client with hands-on skills validation.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Previous pediatric nursing experience.
• Experience in the applicable specialty area.
• Active membership in a professional nursing organization.

Core Competencies

• Pediatric nursing care
• Family-centered care
• Patient assessment and critical thinking
• Care coordination
• Patient and family education
• Clinical documentation
• Electronic medical records (EMR)
• Evidence-based practice
• Quality improvement
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Ethical decision-making
• Communication and relationship management

Ideal Candidate

• Experienced RN with at least one year of acute care nursing experience.
• Passion for pediatric and family-centered care.
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Committed to evidence-based practice, patient safety, and continuous professional growth.

Hours per Week: 36 Shift: Ideally permanent nights but would consider 50/50 rotating. Every other weekend and every other holiday required. Additional Requirements Full PICU skill set, including experience with Trach/vent/NIPPV. Minimum 2 years of true PICU experience required. Candidates with prior adult ICU experience must have a minimum of 3 years of experience.