RN Pediatric ICU | $25K Sign On Bonus

Children's National Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 68,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for their Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). This role involves delivering exceptional care to critically ill children, utilizing a multidisciplinary approach alongside skilled professionals. The PICU is recognized for its excellence, providing a supportive environment for both staff and patients. With a focus on continuous improvement and optimal patient outcomes, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of young patients and their families. Join a team committed to excellence and compassionate care in a dynamic and rewarding setting.

Qualifications

• 1 year of RN experience required in a critical care setting.
• Must have a valid RN license in D.C., Maryland, or Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to pediatric patients in the PICU.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary patient assessment and treatment.

Skills

Critical Care Nursing

Patient Assessment

Team Collaboration

Resuscitation Techniques

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Medical Equipment for Critical Care

Job description

Job Description - RN Pediatric ICU | $25K Sign On Bonus! (250000V6)

Description

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) previously awarded the Children's National Pediatric Intensive Care Unit with a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence. The three-year award marked an important milestone on the path to exceptional patient care and achieving a healthy work environment. The silver-level designation signifies continuous learning and effective systems to achieve optimal patient care and shows alignment practices with AACN's six Healthy Work Environment Standards.

The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a 46 bed unit. We will be expanding to 60 beds in 2027!

This unit serves as a regional referral center and is a designated Level I Trauma Center for comprehensive care to pediatric patients and their families. The PICU Patient Care Management Team coordinates interdisciplinary patient assessment and patient care provided by pediatric intensivists and specialty nurses in conjunction with multiple specialty services within the Medical Center. Patients are admitted to the PICU from the ED, Trauma Services, the Operating Room, and transfers from in-house units as well as transports from other institutions via the Pediatric Transport team.

Trauma patients comprise about 10%-15% of patients in the PICU. These patients often have multiple injuries or severe head trauma. The PICU is also a Pediatric Burn Center and receives referrals from the region. Other complex patients requiring general surgery, ENT, craniofacial, neurosurgical and other surgical subspecialties are also cared for in the PICU. Medical patients comprise 50%-60% of patients and include children with respiratory failure, meningitis or seizures, sepsis, multi-system organ failure and chronically ill children. Children with cancer also require PICU care for complications that develop as part of the underlying disease, chemotherapy or following bone marrow transplantation. Services are provided daily, 24 hours per day.

The Division of Critical Care Medicine (CCM) provides services and care to all patients admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Specifically, care is provided for all patients in the PICU, patients within the hospital by request, patients within the hospital as part of all emergencies and resuscitations, and patients in the ED for “medical alerts” and “trauma stats”. The scope of services includes resuscitation, life support, monitoring and treatment for life threatening events and diagnostic issues related to these items. Patients may be admitted to and discharged from the PICU based on pre-established guidelines.

The department utilizes a multi-disciplinary approach to care, utilizing the services of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, respiratory therapists, social services and other support services necessary to provide quality care. Attending physicians providing care are board eligible or certified in Pediatric Critical Care. The PICU provides CAT (Rapid Response Services) and Code Blue team leadership to support in-house clinical emergencies. An attending or fellow along with an ICU nurse and Respiratory Therapist respond to assist in clinical rescues of in-house patients. This service can also be activated by a concerned parent.

Qualifications

ADN Required, BSN Preferred

Minimum Work Experience

1 year RN experience (Required)

Required Licenses and Certifications

Registered Nurse in District of Columbia Registered Nurse licensed in the District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia dependent upon location of practice. (Required)

BLS for Providers (Required)

Primary Location

District of Columbia-Washington

Work Locations

CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010

Job

Nursing

Position Status

R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time

Shift: Variable

Work Schedule: D/N and weekend rotating; 12 hr shifts

Job Posting

Apr 14, 2025, 9:54:05 PM

Full-Time Salary Range

68806.4 - 125174.4

Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here:Know Your Rights Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.

Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.