PICU Registered Nurse

Equiliem; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Matching

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Equiliem is seeking a dedicated PICU nurse to join our pediatric critical care team in New Jersey. The role requires experience in PICU with potential cardiac background, ability to float across units, and proficiency with EPIC charting. Night shifts are available and adherence to isolation precautions is expected.

Applicants must hold an active NJ RN license with BLS and PALS certifications. The position emphasizes pediatric patient care, family engagement, and collaboration within a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 2 years PICU experience with 1 year of cardiac experience strongly preferred
• Active NJ license required at time of submission
• BLS, PALS certifications required
• EPIC experience required for charting

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care to PICU patients with variable acuity and float as needed
• Perform IV therapy, central line care, and blood product administration
• Monitor telemetry and ventilated patients, including BiPAP/CPAP management
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient and family-centered care

Skills

PICU experience

Cardiac experience

IV therapy

Central line care

Telemetry monitoring

Education

RN license

BLS

PALS

Tools

EPIC EMR

Port access

Job description

We Are Seeking

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced nurse to join our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in critical care, particularly with pediatric patients, and a passion for providing exceptional care to children and their families.

Unit Details and Floating

• Ratios:
  • PICU: 1:1-2
  • Stepdown: 1:3
  • Pediatrics: 1:4-5
  • NICU: 1:2-3 (Confirm with traveler)
• Unit Details: Patient Age Groups: Adolescents, Infants, Pediatrics; Number of Beds: 19; PICU supports critical care patients with variable acuity and stepdown capability.
• Scrubs: Navy Blue
• Floating: Candidates must float within their skillset without exception (appropriate assignments). Ratios vary based on census, patient acuity, and staffing; (Confirm floating with traveler)

Required Experience & Clinical Skills

• Experience Required: 2 years of PICU critical care experience with 1 year of cardiac experience strongly preferred. Both must be documented on skills checklist.
• IV therapy/Phlebotomy; Starting and maintaining IVs; Accessing/Managing Ports; Central line blood draw; Central Line/Implanted Line Care; PICC line management; Administration of blood & blood products; TPN/Lipids
• Acute/chronic renal failure; Peritoneal dialysis/CAPD; Pre/Post Hemodialysis; Urinary catheter insertion/management
• Anti-Seizure Medications; Antiarrhythmics; Continuous Sedation; IV vasopressors; Pediatric Dosage Calculations; Insulin administration; Use of Broselow system; Assist with lumbar puncture; Hydrocephalus/VP shunt
• Assist/manage intubation; Care/maintenance of acute airway; Care of Ventilated Patient; BiPAP/CPAP management/maintenance; High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC); End-Tidal CO2 monitoring; Suctioning (ETT, NT); Tracheostomy care; Management of Chest Tubes
• Telemetry - on the unit monitoring; Healthcare pacemakers; Isolation Precautions/PPE; Wound assessment/care; Management of gastric tubes; NG tube insertion/management

Required License and Certifications

• Active NJ or Compact license required at time of submission
• Required Certifications: BLS, PALS

Scheduling Details and Charting

• Charting: EPIC experience required
• Shift: Night (3O12 Hours) 19:00 7:30
• Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend
• RTO, Block & Scheduling Requests: Priority given to submits with a screenshot confirming RTO and schedule requests. No requests will be approved after offer.
• Call Off Policy: Facility is allowed to call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Accept First-Time Travelers: No
• Locals Accepted: Yes, Locals accepted at the same rate

Winter Holiday Requirement

• Based on unit/department: Clinicians must either work or provide on-call coverage for 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 winter holidays, as needed. (Winter Holidays include Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years)

Hospital Highlights

This Children's Hospital is a premier pediatric facility providing comprehensive care from infancy through adolescence, including a specialized Pediatric Intensive Care Unit within the Critical Care Center-one of the largest pediatric critical care programs in the state, supporting both cardiac and medical/surgical ICU populations with 24/7 intensivist-led coverage. The hospital features a nationally recognized Children's Heart Center, pediatric emergency services, and a Level IV NICU, supporting advanced, multidisciplinary pediatric care.

About Equiliem

Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive.

Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services.

For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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