PICU Registered Nurse
Morgantown, WV
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (PICU) - West Virginia, Morgantown

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience to provide critical care in a 20-bed PICU unit. The unit cares for pediatric patients and may include some adult patients. The role involves working closely with a multidisciplinary team including pediatricians, residents, advanced practice providers, and respiratory therapists.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of PICU experience (hard requirement)

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Patient Population & Common Diagnoses

• Pediatric patients (may include adults if comfortable)
• Congenital heart conditions
• Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
• Respiratory issues
• Neurosurgery patients
• Patients with tracheostomies, ventilators, and G-tubes

Unit Details

• 20 total beds, average daily census around 15
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: ICU 1:1-2, Stepdown 1:3
• Pediatrician available in-house 24/7 with call room on unit
• Residents and advanced practice providers present 24/7
• Respiratory therapy manages ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP
• Telemetry monitored off-unit; central monitors at ICU and stepdown desks
• Charge nurse role depends on staffing; house supervisor available

Nursing Responsibilities

• Titration of sedation drips (Fentanyl, Versed, Precedex) and vasoactive drugs per physician orders
• Management of TPN, MIVF, and other infusions
• Floating within children’s units including Labor & Delivery, NICU, and Acute Pediatrics with normal patient ratios
• No call or standby requirement

Staffing Support

• Nurse aides available during day and night shifts to assist with feeding, fingerstick blood sugars, equipment needs, and bed preparation

Scheduling

• 12-hour shifts: 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am
• Self-scheduling with possibility for block scheduling
• Weekend requirement: 2 weekends per 4-week schedule (Friday-Sunday count as weekend)
• Holiday work expected as part of permanent staff holiday rotation

Orientation & Training

• EPIC training
• New Staff Orientation (NSO)
• Competencies and equipment review with clinical preceptor
• 3 shifts in PICU with a mentor

Additional Information

• COVID-19 vaccination required (with medical or religious exemption process)
• Drivers license address must be outside 50 miles from the facility
• Previous permanent or travel candidates must meet specific time restrictions before reapplying
• Dress code: dark gray (pewter) scrubs

Note: Candidates must be comfortable caring for adults in Labor & Delivery if needed.