Registered Nurse RN PICU

DGADA Management - ede8; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

DGADA Management is seeking an experienced Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse for a per diem opportunity in Chicago, IL. The nurse will deliver specialized care to critically ill children, monitor conditions closely, and collaborate with the care team to provide safe, family-centered treatment.

Requirements include an active RN license, a minimum of 2 years in acute-care pediatric PICU, and Epic EHR experience. Current BLS, PALS and ACLS certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Active RN license.
• Minimum of 2 years of acute-care pediatric PICU experience.
• At least 1 year of Epic EHR experience.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current PALS certification.
• ACLS certification as required for the position.
• Strong critical-thinking, assessment, and emergency-response skills.
• Ability to provide compassionate, family-centered care to critically ill pediatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Assess pediatric patients and monitor vital signs, symptoms, and changes in clinical condition.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments according to medical orders.
• Monitor critically ill children and respond promptly to emergencies.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Educate families about treatment plans and ongoing care needs.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and nursing documentation.
• Follow infection-control procedures and patient-safety standards.

Skills

Critical thinking

Assessment

Emergency response

Education

RN license

Tools

Epic EHR

BLS

PALS

ACLS

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - PICU
Location: Chicago, IL
Employment Type: Per Diem
Pay Rate: $65 - $70

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse for a per diem opportunity. The successful candidate will provide specialized nursing care to critically ill children, monitor their conditions closely, and work with the healthcare team to deliver safe, compassionate, family-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Assess pediatric patients and monitor vital signs, symptoms, and changes in clinical condition.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments according to medical orders.
• Monitor critically ill children and respond promptly to emergencies.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Educate patients' families about treatment plans and ongoing care needs.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and nursing documentation.
• Follow infection-control procedures and patient-safety standards.

Requirements

• Active RN license
• Minimum of 2 years of acute-care pediatric PICU experience
• At least 1 year of Epic EHR experience.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current PALS certification.
• ACLS certification as required for the position.
• Strong critical-thinking, assessment, and emergency-response skills.
• Ability to provide compassionate, family-centered care to critically ill pediatric patients.