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As of Aug 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for pediatric intensivist in Alabama is $228,047.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $163,100.00 and $286,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a pediatric intensivist?

A Pediatric Intensivist is a specialized physician who cares for critically ill infants, children, and adolescents in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). They manage life-threatening conditions such as severe infections, trauma, organ failure, and post-surgical complications. Their role includes providing advanced treatments like mechanical ventilation, complex monitoring, and coordinating a multidisciplinary team. Pediatric Intensivists work in hospitals and are available around the clock to respond to emergencies and ensure the best possible outcomes for critically ill children.

What does a pediatric intensivist do?

A typical workday for a Pediatric Intensivist involves rounding on patients in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), assessing critically ill children, managing complex medical cases, and making time-sensitive decisions. You will collaborate closely with nurses, respiratory therapists, subspecialists, and families to coordinate care plans and ensure the best possible outcomes. The role often includes participating in medical emergencies, teaching residents or fellows, and communicating regularly with patients' families to provide updates and emotional support. Pediatric Intensivists usually work long shifts that may include nights and weekends, reflecting the 24/7 needs of critically ill patients.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a pediatric intensivist?

To thrive as a Pediatric Intensivist, you need advanced knowledge in pediatric medicine, critical care, and clinical decision-making, typically acquired through medical school, pediatric residency, and pediatric critical care fellowship training, along with board certification. Familiarity with advanced life support protocols (PALS), ventilator management, central line placement, and the use of electronic health record systems is essential. Exceptional communication, teamwork, and stress-management skills help in providing compassionate care and leading multidisciplinary teams in high-pressure situations. These abilities are crucial for ensuring optimal outcomes for critically ill children and for delivering family-centered care in complex clinical environments.

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Infographic showing various Pediatric Intensivist job openings in Alabama as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 4% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $228,047 per year, or $109.6 per hour.

RN PRN 20P - Pediatric ICU - 3rd Shift

Huntsville Hospital Health System

Huntsville, AL • On-site

Per diem

Re-posted 12 days ago

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Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

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Overview

The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit is an 11 bed ICU that cares for critically ill children at Huntsville Hospital for Women and Children. The PICU is staffed by RNs, NPs, and Pediatric Intensivist who work closely together with a supportive multidisciplinary care team to provide acute care to children from 0-18 years of age.  We offer a progressive educational program to train staff in pediatric critical care to include monthly inservices from our physicians. We are looking for a team player with a positive attitude and a drive for excellence to join our PICU family. We hope to see you soon!

The PICU RN provides care for children and adolescents from 0-18 years of age, with life-threatening or high- acuity conditions that require constant monitoring. The RN identifies patient needs and priorities for care through detailed assessment of children who have respiratory, cardiac, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, orthopedic, endocrine and neurologic dysfunction.  The PICU RN plans and delivers safe, age appropriate care under critical situations based on the patient's needs to include titration of drips, multiple technical procedures and use of a variety of equipment for acute care. The RN evaluates the patient's response to care and the attainment of or progress toward expected outcomes. The RN is accountable for outcomes of patient care delivered during the assigned shift, and strives to provide clinical and service excellence.  

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing with current Alabama licensure.

Experience: New Grads not accepted. Must have minimum 1 year of pediatrics or critical care experience.

Additional Skill/Abilities:  BLS required before the conclusion of the orientation period. PALS required within 6 months of hire.

Employment Type: OTHER

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