Registered Nurse – Pediatric Critical Care (PICU / Pediatric PACU) - 25-34463


Healthcare - Upstate NY - Syracuse, NY
Syracuse, New York
Locations: Syracuse, Cicero, De Witt, Utica
Posted On: December 19, 2025
Last Day to Apply: January 02, 2026
Pay: From $67.00 per hour

Job Title: Registered Nurse – Pediatric Critical Care (PICU / Pediatric PACU)


Shift:

  • Day Shift – 3x12 Hours (07:00 – 19:00)

  • Day/Evening Shift – 3x12 Hours (11:00 – 23:00)
    Job Duration: 13 Weeks
    Location: Syracuse, NY


Job Description

Seeking experienced Registered Nurses for a Pediatric Recovery Room (Pre-Op / Post-Op / PACU) supporting pediatric surgical and critical care patients. Candidates must have a strong background in pediatric critical care, with PACU experience preferred.

The schedule consists of 8 ten-hour shifts every two weeks, with both day and evening shifts within the same pay period. Some weekend coverage is required.

Experience with EPIC Electronic Medical Records and work in large hospitals or trauma centers is preferred. The ideal candidate will be able to function independently with minimal orientation in a high-acuity pediatric setting.


Qualifications

  • Current Registered Nurse license in the State of New York

  • BLS certification (must be current and eligible for recertification)

  • Minimum 1.5 years of recent pediatric acute or critical care experience (within the past 2 years)

  • Travelers must have experience in hospitals of equal or greater size or trauma centers

  • Prior pediatric critical care experience required

  • PACU experience preferred

  • EPIC EMR experience preferred

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  • No history of professional license or certification suspension or investigation

  • No prior involvement as a defendant in a professional liability claim

  • Legal authorization to work in the United States

  • Ability to successfully pass pre-employment health clearance, drug screening, and criminal background check


Duties & Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive nursing assessments in a pediatric critical care or PACU setting

  • Provide pre-operative and post-anesthesia nursing care to pediatric patients

  • Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition

  • Deliver high-quality patient care with minimal supervision

  • Collaborate effectively with pediatric physicians, anesthesiology, and interdisciplinary teams

  • Maintain compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and patient safety standards

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

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