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Pediatric Intensive Care NurseAtlas Search • Norfolk, VA, US
Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse

Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse

Atlas Search • Norfolk, VA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse (RN) – $75 / hr – Top Virginia Hospital – Norfolk, VA

Location : Norfolk, VA

Pay Rate : $75 / hour

Schedule : 12-hour Day or Night Shifts | 36 hours per week | Every Other Weekend Required

Facility : Leading Virginia Hospital System

Job Summary

Join a top-tier Virginia hospital system in Norfolk as a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN). This full-time contract role offers competitive pay, consistent scheduling, and the opportunity to deliver exceptional care to critically ill pediatric and cardiac patients in a high-acuity environment.

As a PICU RN, you’ll provide compassionate, evidence-based care to complex pediatric cases—including post-neurosurgery, trauma, and cardiac patients—while collaborating with a skilled interdisciplinary team dedicated to excellence in pediatric critical care.

Compensation & Schedule

Hourly Rate : $75 / hour

Schedule : 12-hour Day or Night Shifts | 36 hours per week

Requirement : Every Other Weekend (EOW) Required

PICU Nurse Required Certifications

  • BLS – Basic Life Support
  • PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation Program

PICU Nurse Required Experience & Skills

  • Active RN License (Compact or VA) – Required
  • Minimum 5 years of nursing experience preferred
  • PICU and CVPICU experience – Required
  • Proficiency managing post-neurosurgical, respiratory, and complex cardiac cases
  • Completion of general and critical care orientations (PICU, NICU, or ED)
  • Flu vaccination required (no exemptions permitted)
  • Responsibilities

  • Deliver comprehensive, compassionate care to critically ill pediatric and cardiac patients
  • Manage ventilators, IV drips, and specialized medications including versed and narcotic analgesia
  • Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to create and implement care plans
  • Monitor patient progress and maintain accurate documentation in EMR systems
  • Float to general or specialty care units within skill set as needed
  • Uphold strict infection control and patient safety protocols
  • Why Join This Hospital?

  • Top Virginia Health System : Work in a nationally recognized pediatric critical care unit
  • Clinical Excellence : Provide advanced care in a state-of-the-art facility
  • Supportive Team Culture : Collaborate with compassionate and skilled pediatric specialists
  • Professional Growth : Opportunities to expand skills across multiple pediatric specialties
  • Community Impact : Make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families
  • Apply Now

    Ready to make an impact in pediatric critical care? Apply today to join a leading hospital system in Norfolk, VA—interviews are being scheduled immediately.

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