Registered Nurse - PICU - Des Moines, Iowa

Deliver exceptional pediatric care in a dynamic and supportive clinical environment. This position is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse with a background in Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU). Leverage your specialized skills to provide compassionate, high-quality care to critically ill children, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Current, active RN license
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• BLS and PALS certifications required
• Ability to assess, monitor, and intervene in critical situations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with a variety of PICU equipment and electronic medical records
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in pediatric nursing care

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver attentive, evidence-based nursing care to pediatric patients in the intensive care setting
• Monitor patient status, recognize changes, and initiate appropriate interventions
• Administer medications and therapies, and perform routine and emergency procedures
• Educate patients’ families regarding care plans, progress, and support resources
• Accurately document clinical information and maintain up-to-date patient records
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and allied health professionals as part of an integrated care approach
• Adhere to hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and infection control standards

Perks and Benefits:

• Opportunity to expand your experience working with a diverse pediatric patient population
• Work in a collaborative, reputable clinical team environment
• Valuable contract assignment to further grow your expertise and professional network

Advance your nursing career in a specialized pediatric setting where your skills make a lasting difference. If you are prepared to bring focus, resilience, and compassion to a leading clinical team, submit your application now for immediate consideration.