Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) - 26-02690


Healthcare - Upstate NY - Syracuse, NY
Syracuse, New York
Locations: Syracuse, Cicero, De Witt, Utica
Posted On: March 18, 2026
Last Day to Apply: April 01, 2026
Pay: From $55.00 per hour

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

Location: Syracuse, New York 
Job Type: Contract (13 Weeks)
Shift: Night Shift – 3x12 Hours (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)


Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) – PICU to provide high-quality critical care to pediatric patients in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical expertise in pediatric intensive care and experience working in trauma-level facilities.


Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver comprehensive critical care nursing to pediatric ICU patients

  • Perform advanced patient assessments and clinical interventions

  • Monitor and manage critically ill pediatric patients

  • Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams

  • Administer medications and treatments per established protocols

  • Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation

  • Respond effectively in emergency and high-pressure situations

  • Provide family-centered care and education


Required Qualifications

  • Active New York State RN License/Registration

  • BLS Certification (required)

  • Minimum 3 years of recent PICU experience (within the last 2 years)

  • Experience in Level 1 or Level 2 Trauma Centers

  • Strong critical thinking, communication, and clinical skills

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with EPIC Electronic Medical Records

  • Prior experience in large or high-acuity hospital settings

For more details reach at sthakur@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732 791 4807 - EXT 4807.

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