Job Opportunity – Pediatric ICU RN – New Jersey
Start Date: October 26, 2026
Location: Newark, New Jersey
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour shifts with every other weekend coverage required. Patient ratios of 1:2+. Holiday requirement includes working or providing on-call coverage for 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's). May float to Pediatrics and NICU as needed within skillset.
Highlights
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19-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit serving infants, children, and adolescents with complex medical needs
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Specialized cardiac critical care experience required, including congenital heart disease repairs, valve replacements, Glenn and Fontan procedures, and post-cardiac surgery management
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Epic EMR system with comprehensive training provided
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Part of New Jersey's largest healthcare system, featuring the state's premier pediatric facility with 30+ subspecialties
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Access to advanced therapies including ECMO, nitric oxide therapy, and VAD support
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Interdisciplinary team support including respiratory services, pharmacy, physical therapy, social services, and radiology
Requirements
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Active New Jersey or Compact RN license required at time of submission
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Minimum 2+ years of PICU critical care experience with at least 1 year of cardiac experience (must be documented on skills checklist)
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Current BLS and PALS certifications required; NRP preferred
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Epic charting experience required
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Previous travel nursing experience required (facility does not accept first-time travelers)
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At least one supervisory reference required at time of submission
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Competency in IV therapy, hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, cardiac monitoring, pediatric dosage calculations, and critical care procedures
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Experience with congenital heart disease patients including ASD, VSD, AV Canal Defect, Tetralogy of Fallot, and post-operative cardiac surgical patients
Why It's a Great Opportunity
Join one of the most comprehensive pediatric critical care teams in New Jersey, caring for the region's most vulnerable children. This position offers the opportunity to work in the state's only Cardiac ICU and largest Pediatric Critical Care Center, providing life-saving interventions and advanced cardiac care. You'll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment within a Level IV Regional Perinatal Center that's nationally recognized for pediatric cardiac excellence and innovation.
