Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care (PICU), San Diego, CA

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Nurse

The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) seeks motivated individuals with a passion for caring for critically ill children and their families. As a PICU nurse you will experience a compassionate, fast-paced environment, where you can grow your career and learn something new every day. The PICU nurse is responsible for independently applying the nursing process through assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of care based on patient specific age and/or developmental needs. The ideal candidates demonstrate critical thinking, ability to adapt in a rapidly changing patient population, and exceptional communication with patients, families, and colleagues from all disciplines.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Nursing
• 1 year of experience
• Current California RN License
• BLS for Healthcare Providers, issued by AHA
• Active American Heart Association PALS certification - within 3 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• 3 years of experience
• 2 years of recent nursing experience in a PICU
• Critical Care Registered Nurse Certification (CCRN)
• Bilingual

The current salary range for this position is $64.39 to $92.09. A candidate's placement in the range will be determined based on the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Rady Children's Hospital is committed to being externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by reviewing market data to remain competitive within the nonprofit, healthcare sector. This posting will remain open from the "date posted" until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.