PICU Critical Care RN – Impactful Pediatric Specialist

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings

Long-term and Short-term Disability

Health Saving Plans and Flexible Spend

Certification and Education Support

Job summary

UVA Health’s Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Charlottesville provides high-acuity care for infants, children, and adolescents with complex conditions. This role demands clinical judgment, decisive action, and strong teamwork within a nationally recognized pediatric academic medical center.

As part of UVA Children’s, you’ll deliver advanced critical care, participate in family education, and contribute to ongoing quality improvement, professional development, and academic collaborations in a

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required within 5 years of hire.
• 1 year of relevant nursing experience preferred.
• Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in Virginia.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct, patient-centered critical care in a fast-paced PICU environment.
• Monitor and manage patients requiring ventilatory support and invasive monitoring.
• Perform continuous reassessment and initiate timely interventions.
• Collaborate with intensivists, APPs, respiratory therapists and multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide education and support to families navigating critical care experiences.
• Engage in evidence-based practice, quality improvement initiatives, and academic collaboration.
• Contribute to a culture of clinical excellence, teamwork, and professional development.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Pediatric care

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

UVA Health’s Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Charlottesville provides high-acuity care for infants, children, and adolescents with complex conditions. This role demands clinical judgment, decisive action, and strong teamwork within a nationally recognized pediatric academic medical center.

As part of UVA Children’s, you’ll deliver advanced critical care, participate in family education, and contribute to ongoing quality improvement, professional development, and academic collaborations in a