Registered Nurse – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - RNPICU 26-00742


NY - Syracuse Location
Syracuse, New York
Locations: Syracuse, Fort Plain, Rochester, West Winfield
Posted On: January 22, 2026
Last Day to Apply: February 05, 2026
Pay: $81.00 to $86.00 per hour

Job Title: Registered Nurse – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Location: Syracuse, NY
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

Schedule & Shift Details

  • Shift: Night

  • Shifts per Week: 3

  • Hours per Shift: 12

  • Total Weekly Hours: 36

  • Weekends: Every other weekend required

  • Holidays: Some holidays required

Job Overview

A medical center is seeking experienced Pediatric ICU Registered Nurses for night-shift coverage. This role requires strong critical care expertise and the ability to provide high-quality, family-centered care in a fast-paced pediatric intensive care environment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients

  • Perform detailed nursing assessments and continuous patient monitoring

  • Administer medications, IV therapies, and advanced life-support interventions

  • Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary teams

  • Respond effectively to emergencies and rapid clinical changes

  • Accurately document patient care, assessments, and interventions in the EMR

  • Support patients and families with compassionate, clear communication

  • Maintain compliance with hospital policies, safety standards, and best practices

Required Qualifications

  • Active New York State RN License (Required)

  • BLS Certification (Required)

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

  • Experience in a Level I or Level II trauma center required

  • Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills

  • Ability to work independently with minimal orientation

Preferred Qualifications

  • EPIC EMR experience

  • Experience in large acute-care or trauma hospitals

  • Pediatric critical care certifications

For more details contact at sjackson@navitashealth.com

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