Experience with ventilated pediatric patients, acute airway management, BiPAP/CPAP, ABG interpretation, chest tube management, central/PICC line management, ICP monitoring, and pediatric dosage calculations required. Key Responsibilities Provide direct nursing care to infant, pediatric, and adolescent patients in a 6-bed PICU setting, managing conditions such as respiratory distress/failure, DKA, seizures, pain management, and sepsis.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Baltimore, MD
Description
Job Title
Registered Nurse – PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit)
Provide direct nursing care to infant, pediatric, and adolescent patients in a 6-bed PICU setting, managing conditions such as respiratory distress/failure, DKA, seizures, pain management, and sepsis
Manage patients requiring moderate sedation, continuous drips, arterial lines, central lines, and PICC lines
Operate and monitor ventilators, high-flow nasal cannula, and BiPAP/CPAP equipment; interpret ABGs and manage chest tubes
Perform dysrhythmia interpretation and management, including ICP monitoring and administration of anti-seizure medications, IV vasopressors, and continuous sedation
Float to NICU and Pediatrics units based on facility needs, within scope of practice
Document patient care accurately using Cerner electronic health record system
Required Qualifications
Active Maryland RN license or Compact RN license required at time of submission
Minimum 1 year of PICU experience required
BLS/BCLS certification required
PALS certification required
Basic EKG Exam certification required
Proficiency with Cerner charting system required
Experience with ventilated pediatric patients, acute airway management, BiPAP/CPAP, ABG interpretation, chest tube management, central/PICC line management, ICP monitoring, and pediatric dosage calculations required
Local candidates are welcome to apply
Preferred Experience / Skills
Experience with high-flow nasal cannula and advanced respiratory support modalities in a pediatric setting
Familiarity with caring for patients across a broad pediatric age range, from infants through adolescents
Comfort with block scheduling not required; any scheduling requests must be submitted prior to offer and approved in advance
Why Join Us
Opportunity to work in a specialized pediatric critical care environment serving a diverse patient population with complex, high-acuity needs
Structured orientation of approximately 40 hours, including virtual, clinical, and on-unit components to support a smooth transition onto the unit