PICU Nurse: Critical Pediatric Care for Service Members

Military Health Research Foundation Inc.; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Military & Health Research Foundation (MHRF) seeks experienced Registered Nurses to provide care in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Madigan Army Medical Center, JBLM. RNs will treat critically ill pediatric patients across various ages and acuities, under a personal services arrangement.

The ideal candidate holds an unrestricted RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and at least one year of PICU experience. Candidates must meet government qualifications and support mission readiness for service

Qualifications

• US citizenship required
• Associate degree in Nursing from ACEN/CCNE-accredited program
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications
• Unrestricted RN license
• Minimum 1 year PICU experience in the past 2 years

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for critically ill pediatric patients.
• Manage patients requiring hemodynamic monitoring, ventilators, and advanced life-support equipment.
• Perform or assist with invasive procedures within scope (arterial/central lines, chest tubes, etc.).
• Administer medications via IV, IM, oral, subcutaneous, transdermal, or rectal routes per Five Rights.
• Recognize emergencies and participate in rapid response and code events.
• Document patient assessments, treatments, and progress per nursing standards.
• Educate patients and families; advocate for patient understanding and involvement.
• Assist with hygiene, feeding, positioning, and ROM; ensure safety and comfort.
• Communicate status to physicians and care teams; participate in handoffs and discharges.

Skills

Critical Care Nursing

Pediatric Nursing

Emergency Response

Vital Signs Monitoring

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Job description

Military & Health Research Foundation (MHRF) seeks experienced Registered Nurses to provide care in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Madigan Army Medical Center, JBLM. RNs will treat critically ill pediatric patients across various ages and acuities, under a personal services arrangement.

The ideal candidate holds an unrestricted RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and at least one year of PICU experience. Candidates must meet government qualifications and support mission readiness for service