PICU RN
Newark, NJ
Revolution Healthcare Services
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Start Date: November 9, 2026

Location: Newark, New Jersey

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 12-hour shifts with every other weekend requirement. Holiday coverage required for 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's). Facility may call off 1 shift per 2-week period based on census.

Highlights:

• 19-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit with stepdown capability serving infants, children, and adolescents
• PICU ratios: 1:1 to 1:2; Stepdown ratios: 1:3; may float to Pediatrics (1:4-5) or NICU (1:2-3) for appropriate assignments
• Part of one of the largest pediatric critical care programs in New Jersey with 24/7 intensivist-led coverage
• Nationally recognized pediatric cardiac program with specialized critical care services
• EPIC charting system experience required
• Navy blue scrubs provided

Requirements:

• Active New Jersey or Compact RN license required at time of submission
• Certifications: BLS and PALS required; NRP preferred
• Minimum 2 years of PICU critical care experience; 1 year of cardiac experience strongly preferred
• EPIC charting experience required
• Proficiency in IV therapy, central line management, ventilator care, telemetry monitoring, hemodynamic support, and pediatric medication administration
• Experience with cardiac patients, VADs, chest tubes, sedation protocols, and critical pediatric interventions
• Previous travel experience required; first-time travelers not accepted
• At least one supervisory reference required at submission

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to work in a premier pediatric critical care environment within New Jersey's largest integrated healthcare system, providing specialized cardiac and medical-surgical ICU care to the region's most vulnerable pediatric patients. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team supported by respiratory therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, and social services, delivering advanced, compassionate care in a state-of-the-art facility. This role is ideal for experienced PICU nurses seeking meaningful clinical impact in a collaborative, intensivist-led environment.