HCA Healthcare is seeking a compassionate PICU Registered Nurse to provide high-acuity care to critically ill infants and children. In this role, you will perform comprehensive assessments, administer medications, manage ventilators and life-support equipment, and respond rapidly to changes in patient condition. You’ll collaborate closely with physicians and an interdisciplinary team, support and educate families, and follow evidence-based pediatric protocols. HCA Healthcare offers a culture of teamwork, learning, and growth, with opportunities to advance your skills and make a lasting impact on patients and communities. Provide age-appropriate, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU Perform ongoing patient assessments, monitor vital signs, and recognize and respond to clinical deterioration Administer medications, fluids, and blood products safely following pediatric dosing guidelines Manage ventilators, invasive lines, and other life-support and monitoring equipment Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary team members on care plans Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record Educate and support patients’ families on diagnoses, treatments, and PICU processes Participate in code situations, rapid responses, and emergency procedures Maintain strict infection prevention, safety, and regulatory compliance standards Engage in continuing education, skills training, and quality improvement initiatives Pediatric critical care nursing Ventilator management Hemodynamic monitoring Pediatric medication administration and dosing Central line and arterial line management PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) skills ECG interpretation and rhythm recognition Infection prevention and isolation protocols Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation Family-centered care and patient education Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Active RN license in state of practice BLS (Basic Life Support) certification PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification ACLS preferred CPN (Certified Pediatric Nurse) or CCRN (Pediatric) preferred Completion of accredited nursing program (BSN preferred)
