RN - PICU

Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (Night Shift)

ARMStaffing is looking for a Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (Night Shift) in Brooklyn, New York.

Location

Brooklyn, NY

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

Night Shift: 3 11.5 hr shifts, 19:00 07:30, totaling 35 hours per week.

Job Description

Maimonides Medical Center is seeking an experienced PICU Registered Nurse to provide care to critically ill pediatric patients in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Nurses should be skilled in caring for complex pediatric patients who require advanced respiratory support, cardiac monitoring, invasive line management, medication administration, and post-operative care. The unit treats a variety of conditions, including respiratory illnesses, post-operative infections, and trauma.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert nursing care for critically ill infants, children, and adolescents.
• Manage advanced respiratory support including mechanical ventilators and high-frequency ventilation.
• Administer medications and manage invasive lines, including PICC and central lines.
• Perform procedures such as tracheostomy care, blood product administration, and rapid sequence intubation.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to support patient recovery and treatment plans.
• Document patient progress and care provided in the EMR system (currently SEM/Sunrise Clinical Manager, transitioning to Epic).

Required Experience

• Comfortable managing airway and respiratory support.
• Experience with cardiac monitoring and interpretation, including 12-lead EKG.
• Proficient in line management and care of IV medications and drips.

Certifications/Licensure

• Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• Preferred PCAR (Pediatric Critical Care) certification.
• BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) preferred.
• CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) certification is a plus.

About ARMStaffing

Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA's Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we've built a reputation on more than just placements we've built it on relationships.

As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.