PICU RN
Richmond, VA
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

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

Travel Registered Nurse – PICU

Location

Richmond, VA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Days, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Weekend and holiday rotation expected

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver bedside critical care nursing to pediatric patients in a combined Pediatrics/PICU unit, providing compassionate, family-centered care
• Recognize clinical deterioration and respond to pediatric emergencies, including resuscitation and emergency stabilization
• Manage continuous medication infusions including sedation and vasoactive medications, and perform competent weight-based medication administration
• Care for patients requiring mechanical ventilation, high-flow oxygen, noninvasive respiratory support, and invasive monitoring (central lines)
• Perform and assist with procedures including peripheral IV placement, urinary catheter insertion, nasogastric/orogastric tube insertion, and assistance with intubation, lumbar puncture, and central line placement
• Involve families in care planning and provide age-appropriate education; communicate clearly with patients and caregivers throughout the care continuum

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a hospital setting, with recent bedside PICU experience required
• Active Compact (multi-state) RN license required at time of submission
• BLS certification required
• PALS certification required
• Strong pediatric assessment skills and competency in IV therapy and family-centered care
• Strong communication, teamwork, and prioritization skills

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience managing patients with respiratory failure, DKA, sepsis, and status epilepticus
• Proficiency with pediatric cardiac monitors, infusion/syringe pumps, pupilometer, and Ceribel equipment
• Familiarity with the Expanse documentation system
• Experience floating to care for well babies in an LDRP setting

Why Join Us

• Join a unit supported by PICU intensivist-led education and cross-training opportunities, reflecting a strong commitment to staff development
• Be part of a Women's and Children's Services team whose leadership includes a 2025 Daisy Nurse Leader Award recipient