RN - Critical Care - Pediatric ICU
Location: Syracuse, NY
Duration: 20 Weeks Contract
Shift: Night Shift - 3x12 Hour Shifts
Hours: 36 Hours/Week
Every Other Weekend Required
Some Holidays Required
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Registered Nurse - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for a high-acuity acute care hospital setting in Syracuse, New York. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working in fast-paced Level 1 or Level 2 trauma center environments providing advanced nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients.
Responsibilities:
Provide direct nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients in PICU setting
Perform comprehensive pediatric critical care assessments and ongoing monitoring
Administer medications, IV therapies, and critical care treatments as ordered
Monitor ventilators, hemodynamic status, and complex patient conditions
Recognize and respond rapidly to changes in patient condition
Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary critical care teams
Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation
Utilize EPIC EMR for clinical documentation and patient management
Educate patients' families regarding treatment plans and patient status
Maintain infection prevention and patient safety standards
Support emergency response and critical care interventions as needed
Provide compassionate family-centered care in high-acuity environment
Perform patient care functions independently with minimal supervision
Requirements:
Minimum 3 years recent PICU experience required
Current NYS RN License required
Experience in Level 1 or Level 2 trauma center required
Acute care pediatric critical care experience required
Strong pediatric critical care assessment and clinical skills required
Ability to work independently in fast-paced ICU environment required
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required
English proficiency required
Preferred:
EPIC EMR experience
Teaching hospital experience
High-acuity pediatric trauma experience
ACLS preferred
Critical Care Certification (CCRN-Pediatric) preferred
For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.