PICU Registered Nurse
King Of Prussia, PA
Revolution Healthcare Services
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights, Rotating
Referral Bonus

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) – Local or Travel, First time travelers accepted
Location: King of Prussia, PA
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks (with potential for extension)
Shift Options: Nights preferred (50/50 Day/Night Rotation considered) | 3x12-Hour Shifts, 36 Hours/Week
Start Date: Flexible

Position Overview
We are currently seeking dedicated and experienced Local or Travel Registered Nurses (RN) for PICU assignments in King of Prussia, PA. This is a unique opportunity to work a world-renowned pediatric hospital recently ranked among the Top 10 Honor Roll Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.

Practicing within the framework of family-centered care, you will deliver safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care to high-acuity pediatric patients. You will collaborate with a world-class multidisciplinary team, utilizing advanced clinical decision support systems and patient-facing technology to drive optimal outcomes for critically ill children.

Key Responsibilities & Job Details
• Schedule: 3 x 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours total).
• Shift Details: Ideally permanent nights, though 50/50 rotation will be considered. Every other weekend and every other holiday required.
• Core Duties:
o Manage care for high-acuity pediatric ICU patients, including full skill set coverage for tracheostomies, mechanical ventilation, and NIPPV.
o Formulate, implement, and continuously revise family-centered care plans across the hospitalization continuum.
o Rapidly recognize clinical status changes and utilize early warning/clinical assessment tools (e.g., CAT team) when appropriate.
o Adhere strictly to evidence-based practice bundles to eliminate preventable events of patient harm.
o Utilize clinical information systems (EMR, point-of-care devices, IV pumps, CR monitors) effectively and securely.

Position Highlights
• Local and Travel candidates accepted!
• High-acuity, prestigious pediatric critical care setting.
• Immediate hire for qualified applicants.

Requirements & Qualifications
Experience & Clinical Skills
• PICU Specialty Experience: Minimum 2 years of true PICU experience required (Full PICU skill set including Trach / Vent / NIPPV).
• Adult ICU Transition: Candidates coming from adult ICU backgrounds must have a minimum of 3 years of adult ICU experience.
• Strong technical proficiency with patient-facing technologies, clinical decision support tools, and basic Microsoft Office applications.
Licensure & Certifications
• Licensure: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license or active Temporary Practice Permit in Pennsylvania (PA), New Jersey (NJ), or an active Compact RN license.
• Certifications:
o BLS / CPR Certification: Issued through American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross (must include hands-on, instructor-led psychomotor skills verification).
o PALS Certification: Pediatric Advanced Life Support required (AHA-certified preferred).
Education
• Required: Nursing Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN). (Per CMS guidelines, proof of diploma/transcript is required).
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).