PICU RN
Albuquerque, NM
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – PICU

Location

Albuquerque, NM | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (19:00–07:30) | Expected 36 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients in a PICU setting with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Manage patients presenting with respiratory distress/failure, renal failure, trauma, hematology/oncology conditions, multi-system organ failure, and other high-acuity diagnoses
• Operate and monitor ventilators and assist with intubated patients as needed, including the possibility of caring for up to 2 intubated patients simultaneously
• Utilize working knowledge of inotropic drips and support CRRT and ECMO procedures
• Float to the NICU as required and to the Pediatric ED for admitted patient assignments when patients are being held; cross-training to a Pediatric ED assignment is optional
• Document patient care accurately using Cerner electronic health records

Required Qualifications

• Active RN License in New Mexico (pending licensure may be considered at submission)
• BLS certification required (RQI certifications not accepted)
• PALS certification required (RQI certifications not accepted)
• Minimum 1.5 years of PICU or relevant nursing experience
• Influenza vaccination required
• Must live more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Hands-on experience with CRRT and ECMO procedures
• Experience managing ventilated patients in a pediatric critical care environment
• Working knowledge of inotropic drip management
• Prior travel nursing experience is a plus

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work at a Level I Trauma, Children's, and Teaching Hospital offering a high-acuity, dynamic clinical environment for professional growth
• No on-call requirement and no parking fees, supporting a straightforward and manageable work experience