Registered Nurse RN Pediatric Intensive Care Unit PICU

DGADA Management; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

DGADA Staffing Group is seeking a highly skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in Dayton, OH on a per diem basis. The role focuses on advanced critical care for critically ill pediatric patients, managing airway lines, hemodynamics, and complex titrations, with care documented in EPIC EMR.

The ideal candidate has an active Ohio RN license, 2+ years of acute pediatric PICU experience, and EPIC EMR proficiency.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Ohio RN license.
• Minimum 2 years of acute pediatric care experience (PICU/burn preferred) within the last 5 years.
• Minimum 1 year of EPIC EMR experience.
• Certifications: BLS and PALS; CCRN preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (BSN or ASN).
• Pre-placement clearances: background check, drug screen, annual physical, TB screening, immunizations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-acuity PICU nursing to critically ill pediatric patients and burn cases.
• Monitor hemodynamics, ventilation, and vasoactive infusions with precision.
• Perform emergency interventions and collaborate with pediatric intensivists and critical care teams.
• Document assessments and interventions in EPIC EMR in real time.
• Educate families navigating critical pediatric care situations.
• Maintain strict adherence to infection control and patient safety protocols.

Skills

Pediatric critical care

EMR experience

Education

BSN/ASN diploma

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

Location: Dayton, OH

Employment Type: Per Diem

Job Description

DGADA Staffing Group is seeking a highly critical care-focused Registered Nurse (RN) – PICU for per diem opportunities in Dayton, OH. In this role, you will provide advanced intensive care nursing to critically ill pediatric patients with complex medical conditions, acute trauma, and specialized pediatric burn cases. You will manage advanced airway lines, hemodynamics, complex medication titrations, and document care using EPIC EMR.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-acuity intensive care nursing to critically ill pediatric patients and pediatric burn patients.
• Continuously assess, monitor, and manage hemodynamic stability, mechanical ventilation, and vasoactive infusions.
• Perform emergency interventions and collaborate closely with pediatric intensivists and critical care teams.
• Document real-time critical care assessments, intake/output, and interventions in EPIC EMR.
• Support and educate families navigating critical pediatric care situations.
• Maintain strict adherence to critical care protocols, infection prevention, and clinical safety standards.

Requirements

• Active License: Current, unencumbered Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Pediatric Experience: Minimum 2 years of acute care pediatric experience (PICU / pediatric burn experience preferred) within the last 5 years.
• EMR Experience: Minimum 1 year of EPIC EMR experience.
• Certifications:
• • Active AHA BLS (Basic Life Support) Provider
  • Active AHA PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) Provider
  • CCRN (Pediatric) certification preferred
• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (BSN or ASN diploma).
• Pre-Placement Clearances:
• • Background check clearance (Checkr Alias + State + EDU + VOE)
  • Drug Screen clearance
  • Annual Physical Exam & TB Screening clearance
  • Proof of immunizations (MMR, Varicella, Tdap, Hep B, Annual Flu shot)