Critical Care Registered Nurse - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

Location

New Brunswick, NJ

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:30). Must work or provide on-call coverage for 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years).

Job Description

Seeking an experienced Critical Care Registered Nurse to join our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). The ideal candidate will provide high-quality, intensive care to critically ill infants, children, and adolescents, managing complex medical and surgical cases with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Manage care for patients with critical conditions including respiratory failure, congenital heart disease, and trauma.
• Utilize advanced skills in ventilator management, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), and cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Perform assessments and administer medications and vaccines as needed.
• Document patient care and chart using the EPIC system.
• Participate in unit meetings and collaborate with team members for continuous quality improvement.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 2.5 years of acute care experience, preferably in Critical Care.
• Active New Jersey or Compact RN license required at time of submission.
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required. NIHSS certification preferred.
• Experience with ventilator management, CVVH, and interpretation of dysrhythmias.
• Experience in PICU, Pediatric Stepdown, or related pediatric care settings is strongly preferred.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
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• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency