Why Join Us Work in a modern, purpose-built PICU featuring all private rooms, family consultation spaces, and state-of-the-art ceiling boom equipment designed to support efficient, high-quality pediatric critical care. Participate in holiday coverage as required; contractors are expected to work 1–2 of the upcoming Summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day) unless the unit is closed.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Des Moines, IA
Description
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) – Nights
Location
Des Moines, IA | Acute Care / Pediatric Intensive Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct nursing care to critically ill or injured infants, children, and adolescents in a 12-bed, all private-room Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Monitor patients efficiently using state-of-the-art equipment, including ventilators, high-flow oxygen systems, and IV/feeding pumps
Collaborate with a pediatric critical care physician-led team to deliver patient- and family-centered care
Float to NICU (caring for "feeders and growers" level patients), General Pediatrics, and ED patient holds as needed — willingness to float is required
Participate in holiday coverage as required; contractors are expected to work 1–2 of the upcoming Summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day) unless the unit is closed
Document and manage patient care using the EPIC EMR system
Required Qualifications
Active Iowa RN license or compact/multistate license at time of submission
Minimum 24 months of current PICU / Pediatric Intensive Care Unit experience
BLS certification (AHA or ARC) required
PALS certification (AHA) required
Proficiency with EPIC EMR required
Willingness and ability to float to NICU, General Pediatrics, and ED patient holds as needed
Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible (based on driver's license)
Preferred Experience / Skills
Experience with ventilators and high-flow oxygen equipment
Experience with Alaris IV pumps and feeding pumps
Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months
PICU-specific skills checklist completed and on file
Why Join Us
Work in a modern, purpose-built PICU featuring all private rooms, family consultation spaces, and state-of-the-art ceiling boom equipment designed to support efficient, high-quality pediatric critical care
Join a mission-driven, family-centered care environment where nurses play a central role in the healing and recovery of pediatric patients