Registered Nurse - PICU

McLendon Leadershi; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

McLendon Leadership is seeking a PICU Nurse to provide specialized care for critically ill children in a pediatric ICU. The role includes supporting ECMO and CRRT in Level I pediatric trauma centers, with a focus on high-quality, patient-centered care.

The ideal candidate will have pediatric critical care nursing expertise and PICU experience, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and seamless care transitions.

Qualifications

• Must have critical care nursing experience in PICU (pediatric intensive care unit).
• Experience with pediatric patients and neonatal/child ECMO and CRRT is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU.
• Administer medications and life-support interventions.
• Operate and troubleshoot pediatric ICU equipment.
• Document care in EHR systems (Epic preferred).
• Collaborate with pediatric teams and specialists.
• Respond quickly to pediatric emergencies and deteriorations.

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 vital for pediatric intensive care. Nurses with PICU experience are encouraged to apply for this PICU Nurse role.