Registered Nurse – Critical Care

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a Registered Nurse specialized in Critical Care for a pediatric facility. The role emphasizes comprehensive nursing duties, patient assessment, monitoring, administering treatments, and documenting care in a fast-paced PICU environment.

The ideal candidate will have a nursing degree, an unrestricted RN license with pediatric ICU experience, and the ability to work closely with interdisciplinary teams while maintaining high safety and care standards.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing required from an accredited institution.
• Current, unrestricted RN license and relevant certifications (BLS, PALS, ACLS, NRP, S.T.A.B.L.E.).
• Minimum 12 months of experience in a pediatric critical care setting.
• U.S. citizen, proficient in English, able to stand/sit for extended periods, and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing duties: patient assessment, monitoring, administering treatments, executing physician orders, documenting care, and providing emotional support.
• In PICU, care for critically ill pediatric patients, manage anesthesia recovery, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, administer medications, operate advanced medical equipment, and recognize signs of abuse or neglect.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Role Overview:

This position is for a Registered Nurse specializing in Critical Care at a pediatric facility.

Responsibilities include:

Performing comprehensive nursing duties such as patient assessment, monitoring, administering treatments, executing physician orders, documenting care, and providing emotional support. In PICU, additional tasks involve caring for critically ill pediatric patients, managing anesthesia recovery, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, administering medications, operating advanced medical equipment, and recognizing signs of abuse or neglect.

Qualifications & Skills:

Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution. Must hold current, unrestricted RN license and relevant certifications (BLS, PALS, ACLS, NRP, S.T.A.B.L.E.). At least 12 months of experience in a pediatric critical care setting is required. Must be U.S. citizen, proficient in English, physically capable of extended standing/sitting, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Requirements:

Strong teamwork, time management, adaptability, and communication skills. Ability to work independently, handle multiple priorities, and respond effectively to emergencies. Willingness to participate in ongoing education and training activities.