RN Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - PICU

Grand Strand Medical Center – HCA; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Strand Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care for critically ill children. The PICU RN will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, educate families, and advocate for patients while maintaining safety and clinical excellence.

The role requires SC or Compact RN licensure, BLS, and PALS, with at least one year of acute care experience; PICU or pediatric ICU experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• RN license in South Carolina or Compact RN required.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for critically ill pediatric patients.
• Monitor patient conditions and respond to changes in clinical status.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders and hospital protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare professionals to develop care plans.
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans and post-care needs.
• Document care in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in quality improvement and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Education

RN license (SC or Compact)

BLS certification

PALS certification

Graduate of accredited School of Nursing

Job description

Make a Difference in Pediatric Critical Care
At Grand Strand Medical Center, our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) team provides advanced, compassionate care to critically ill and injured children. We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support pediatric patients and their families during some of their most challenging moments.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, value teamwork, and are committed to clinical excellence, we encourage you to apply.

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU) Registered Nurse (RN) coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the team. The PICU RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.

What You Will Do:

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for critically ill pediatric patients.
• Monitor patient conditions and respond appropriately to changes in clinical status.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to develop and execute individualized care plans.
• Educate patients and family members regarding treatment plans, procedures, and post-care needs.
• Document patient care accurately and thoroughly within the electronic medical record.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
• Serve as a patient advocate while promoting a culture of safety and excellenc

What qualifications you will need:

• Current Registered Nurse license in South Carolina or Compact RN License.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current PALS certification or ability to obtain within established timeframe.
• One year of acute care RN experience required
• Previous PICU, Pediatric, ICU, Emergency Department, or Critical Care experience required

Why Grand Strand Medical Center

At Grand Strand Medical Center, you'll join a team dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare to the communities we serve. We invest in our colleagues through professional development opportunities, clinical education, and a supportive environment where you can grow your career while making a meaningful impact on patients and families.

Benefits

Grand Strand Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Grand Strand Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1978, giving patient's access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than 40 years of pioneering healthcare, our 300+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities. We offer a range of services for our patients - including the only cardiac surgery program, neurosurgery program, pediatric intensive care unit, Level I trauma center with two free-standing emergency departments, advanced wound care center, breast cancer center and Carolina Forest Imaging Center. We are recognized, for the chest pain, knee and hip replacement, sepsis and stroke by the Joint Commission.

At Grand Strand Health, you'll find that caring extends to our patients, our people and our South Carolina community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our PICU RN opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.