PICU RN: Advanced Pediatric Critical Care Relocation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings

Disability Insurance (Long-term and/or

Health Saving Plans and Flexible Spend

Job summary

University of Virginia Health System is seeking an experienced pediatric intensive care nurse to deliver high-acuity, patient-centered care in a 25-bed PICU. You will collaborate with intensivists, APPs, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to support critically ill infants, children, and adolescents.

This nationally recognized pediatric academic medical center offers outstanding opportunities for professional growth, education, and research in a Magnet-recognized environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct, patient centered critical care.
• Monitor and manage patients requiring ventilatory support, vasoactive infusions, and invasive hemodynamic monitoring.
• Perform continuous reassessment, identifying subtle changes and initiating timely interventions.
• Collaborate closely with intensivists, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide compassionate support and education to families navigating complex and emotional care experiences.
• Participate in evidence‑based practice, quality improvement initiatives, and academic collaboration.
• Contribute to a unit culture that prioritizes clinical excellence, teamwork, and ongoing professional development.

Job description

University of Virginia Health System is seeking an experienced pediatric intensive care nurse to deliver high-acuity, patient-centered care in a 25-bed PICU. You will collaborate with intensivists, APPs, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to support critically ill infants, children, and adolescents.

This nationally recognized pediatric academic medical center offers outstanding opportunities for professional growth, education, and research in a Magnet-recognized environment.