Registered Nurse - PICU

McLendon Leadershi; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McLendon Leadership in Alexandria, LA is seeking a skilled PICU Nurse to provide critical care for pediatric patients in the ICU. You will support ECMO and CRRT in Level I pediatric trauma centers and work with physicians, respiratory therapists, and nurses to monitor rapidly changing conditions.

The ideal candidate has pediatric critical care nursing experience and the ability to respond quickly to emergencies, document care in Epic, and operate specialized equipment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage critically ill pediatric patients.
• Administer medications and life-support interventions.
• Operate pediatric ICU equipment.
• Document care in EHR systems like Epic.
• Collaborate with pediatric teams.
• Respond to pediatric emergencies.

Job description

Overview

The PICU Nurse provides care for critically ill children in the pediatric ICU. They support ECMO and CRRT in Level I peds trauma centers. The ideal candidate will have expertise in pediatric critical care nursing, with experience in PICU settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage critically ill pediatric patients.
• Administer medications and life-support interventions.
• Operate pediatric ICU equipment.
• Document care in EHR systems like Epic.
• Collaborate with pediatric teams.
• Respond to pediatric emergencies.

This position is vi tial for pediatric intensive care ;