RN PICU

Quick Look

ARMStaffing is looking for a Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (3x12s alternating day/night) in Baltimore, Maryland.

Location

Baltimore, MD

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

The schedule consists of 3x12 hour shifts, alternating between day and night. The patient ratio is 1:2, and the traveler is expected to work 5 weekends within every 6-week schedule, with weekend shifts potentially consisting of either Saturday or Sunday.

Job Description

This assignment is in a 6-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at LBH Sinai Hospital, serving infant, pediatric, and adolescent patients. Common diagnoses include respiratory distress/failure, DKA, seizures, pain management, and sepsis. The unit manages patients who require moderate sedation, continuous drips, arterial lines, and central lines. Orientation for this role is approximately 40 hours, which includes virtual, clinical, and on-unit training.

Responsibilities

• Utilize strong dysrhythmia interpretation and management skills.
• Manage central lines and PICC lines effectively.
• Administer anti-seizure medications and continuous sedation as needed.
• Handle IV vasopressors and pediatric dosage calculations.
• Monitor intracranial pressure (ICP) and be comfortable with ventilated pediatric patients.
• Manage acute airways, BiPAP/CPAP, and chest tubes.

Required Experience

• At least 1 year of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit experience is required.
• Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and management is essential.
• Prior experience with central line and PICC line management is mandatory.
• Competence in caring for ventilated pediatric patients is necessary.

Certifications/Licensure

• Current BCLS/BLS certification is required.
• PALS certification is mandatory.
• Basic EKG exam completion is necessary.
• Active Maryland or compact RN license 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.