Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Critical Care – Pediatric ICU
Location: Syracuse, NY
Schedule: 3 x 12-hour night shifts per week (36 hours/week)
Pay Rate: $60 – $68/hour
Assignment Type: Contract
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in a high-acuity hospital setting. This is a night shift position ideal for a dedicated professional who excels in critical care and is committed to delivering exceptional care to pediatric patients in life-threatening conditions.
Provide advanced, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients.
Monitor patient status through assessments, vital signs, and diagnostics; adjust care plans accordingly.
Administer medications, manage IV lines, and operate critical care equipment (e.g., ventilators).
Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams including physicians, respiratory therapists, and case managers.
Document care accurately and efficiently using EPIC electronic medical records (EMR).
Communicate effectively with patient families, offering support and education.
Adhere to hospital policies regarding infection control, safety, and quality standards.
Active NY State RN license – required
Minimum 3 years of recent PICU experience in a Level 1 or Level 2 trauma facility – required
BLS certification – required (must be current or eligible for recertification)
Experience using EPIC EMR – highly preferred
Experience in a high-acuity Pediatric ICU
Previous travel nursing experience
Familiarity with advanced critical care technologies (e.g., ECMO, central lines, arterial lines)