```htmlJob Opportunity – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse – New Jersey
Start Date: October 26, 2026
Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour shifts with every other weekend requirement. Clinicians must work or provide on-call coverage for 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's) as needed by unit/department.
Highlights:
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20-bed high-acuity PICU within a leading academic pediatric facility providing 24/7 care for critically ill infants through young adults
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Complex case mix including congenital heart disease, post-operative cardiothoracic patients, respiratory failure, sepsis, and trauma
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Patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:2 based on acuity; continuous on-site pediatric intensivist coverage and multidisciplinary care team support
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EPIC charting system; experience required
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Float to PICU, NICU, Pediatrics, Stepdown, Intermediate Care, and Pediatric Hematology Oncology Clinic as needed within skillset
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First-time travelers and local candidates welcome; contract assignment with part of New Jersey's largest integrated healthcare system
Requirements:
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Active New Jersey or Compact RN license required at time of submission
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Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and PALS (NIHSS preferred)
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Minimum 2.5 years of acute care nursing experience required
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Proficiency in ventilator management, CVVH, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, and vaccine administration
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EPIC charting experience required
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At least one supervisory reference required at time of submission
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a nationally recognized academic pediatric facility where you'll care for the most critically ill pediatric patients alongside a skilled multidisciplinary team. This role offers the opportunity to expand your clinical expertise across a broad range of pediatric specialties, from high-acuity PICU cases to intermediate care, while working with state-of-the-art equipment and continuous physician support. Be part of a mission-driven environment committed to delivering exceptional care to children and their families in a collaborative, learning-focused culture.
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