PICU RN: Night Shift in Fort Lauderdale

Nicklaus Children's; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Children’s Hospital in Fort Lauderdale is seeking an experienced RN for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) on a full-time night shift. Under general supervision, you will provide professional nursing care, administer medications, monitor patients, and collaborate with physicians and the care team to support patient and family-centered care.

The position requires Florida RN licensure, BLS, PALS, ACLS, and NRP within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Completion of a nursing program from an accredited school.
• RN Licensure in Florida or Multi-State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC) — active.
• American Heart Association BLS — active; PALS within 1 year of hire.
• NRP and ACLS within 1 year of hire; magnet hospital standards followed.

Responsibilities

• Completes head-to-toe nursing assessments and cares for patients in PICU.
• Reviews admission history and completes discharge planning per policies.
• Communicates patient progress and changes in condition with physicians and care team.
• Plans, implements, and documents the care plan with other disciplines.
• Administers medications, monitors IV sites, and ensures medication rights.
• Participates in rounds and family-centered care; documents in EHR.
• Educates patients and families on disease, home care, and safety.
• Maintains high-quality, error-free care and supports only evidence-based practice.
• Float to units as needed and cover on-call assignments per policy.

Skills

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Accredited nursing program

Florida RN licensure or eNLC

Job description

Miami Children’s Hospital in Fort Lauderdale is seeking an experienced RN for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) on a full-time night shift. Under general supervision, you will provide professional nursing care, administer medications, monitor patients, and collaborate with physicians and the care team to support patient and family-centered care.

The position requires Florida RN licensure, BLS, PALS, ACLS, and NRP within specified timelines.