RN PICU

Quick Look

ARMStaffing is looking for a Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (Night Shift) in Baltimore, Maryland.

Location

Baltimore, MD

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

Rotating shifts are highly preferred, but straight nights (3x12) will be accepted. Shifts are from 7p-7:30a or 7a-7:30p. Travelers are required to work 5 weekends within each 6-week schedule.

Job Description

This role is situated in a 6-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at a hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, serving infant, pediatric, and adolescent patients. Common diagnoses include respiratory distress, DKA, seizures, pain management, and sepsis. The unit handles moderate sedation, continuous drips, arterial lines, and central lines. Orientation involves approximately 40 hours, including virtual and clinical training.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care to pediatric patients in the PICU setting.
• Administer medications and manage IV infusions.
• Monitor vital signs and interpret dysrhythmias.
• Perform central line and PICC line management.
• Conduct assessments and care for ventilated patients, including managing acute airways and ABG interpretation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for patient care.
• Participate in patient education and family support initiatives.
• Float to NICU and Pediatrics as required.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of PICU experience is required.
• Strong experience in dysrhythmia interpretation and management.
• Knowledge of pediatric dosage calculations and anti-seizure medications.
• Experience with ICP monitoring and management of chest tubes.

Certifications/Licensure

• BCLS/BLS certification is required.
• PALS certification is required.
• Basic EKG Exam is required.
• Valid Maryland or compact RN license is required upon submission.

About ARMStaffing

Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA’s Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we’ve built a reputation on more than just placements — we’ve built it on relationships.

As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.