Position Title: RN – Critical Care – Pediatric ICU
Location: Syracuse, NY
Job Type: Contract | Local or Travel | 13 Weeks
Shift: Night Shift
Position Summary:
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with specialized experience in Pediatric Intensive Care to join a top-tier academic hospital in Syracuse, NY. This 13-week contract is ideal for nurses who thrive in high-acuity environments and are committed to delivering exceptional care to critically ill pediatric patients.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care to pediatric patients in critical condition
Perform thorough and accurate assessments, developing and executing individualized care plans
Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary care teams to support optimal outcomes
Administer medications, monitor vital signs, and manage life-support and monitoring equipment
Document all care accurately using Epic EMR
Support and educate families in high-stress situations with empathy and professionalism
Qualifications:
Active New York State RN License – required
BLS Certification – required (must be current or obtained before start date)
Minimum 3 years of recent PICU experience in an acute care setting – required
Experience in Level 1 or Level 2 trauma centers – strongly preferred
Epic EMR experience – preferred
Preferred Skills:
PALS Certification (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
Experience managing ventilated pediatric patients
Familiarity with national PICU protocols and standards of care
For more details contact at pmohanty@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-806-4227.