PICU Nurse — Life-Changing Pediatric Critical Care

Valleywise Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Valleywise Health is seeking a PICU Nurse to deliver expert, compassionate care to critically ill pediatric patients. You will work under the Nurse Manager or Executive DON, collaborating with physicians to implement age-specific plans in a dynamic team environment.

Responsibilities include monitoring patients, administering medications, educating families, and leading quality improvement efforts. A Strong foundation in pediatric acute care and current AZ RN licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Prefer a bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing.
• Must possess a current, valid AZ RN license, a temporary AZ RN license, or a valid compact RN licensure for the current state of practice.
• Must be in good standing with the issuing Board of Nursing.
• Requires a BLS card obtained through an American Heart Association training center upon hire.
• Must have PALS and NRP upon hire or transfer or within three months; ATCN/TNCC/PCAR within twelve months.

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and implement personalized care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments with precision.
• Educate and advocate for patients and families.
• Ensure seamless collaboration with the care team.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives in pediatric care.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Pediatric care

Communication

Time management

Customer service

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Valleywise Health is seeking a PICU Nurse to deliver expert, compassionate care to critically ill pediatric patients. You will work under the Nurse Manager or Executive DON, collaborating with physicians to implement age-specific plans in a dynamic team environment.

Responsibilities include monitoring patients, administering medications, educating families, and leading quality improvement efforts. A Strong foundation in pediatric acute care and current AZ RN licensure are required.