Registered Nurse - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

ATC Travelers A
Detroit, MI

Job Description

Job Description

The PICU Registered Nurse provides specialized, high acuity nursing care to critically ill infants, children, and adolescents at Children’s Hospital of Michigan . This role requires advanced pediatric critical care skills, the ability to respond rapidly to clinical changes, and strong collaboration within a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate must have at least 2+ years of recent PICU experience and be available to start ASAP .

Key Responsibilities Patient Care & Clinical Duties
  • Deliver comprehensive, evidence based nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients.
  • Perform ongoing assessment, monitoring, and evaluation of patient status, including vital signs, respiratory support, hemodynamic stability, and neurological function.
  • Administer medications, infusions, blood products, and interventions in accordance with physician orders and hospital protocols.
  • Manage ventilators, central lines, arterial lines, and other specialized pediatric ICU equipment.
  • Respond quickly and effectively to emergencies, codes, and rapid clinical deterioration.
Family & Patient Support
  • Provide emotional support, education, and clear communication to families and caregivers.
  • Collaborate with child life specialists to support patient comfort and mental well being.
  • Advocate for families and ensure culturally sensitive, family centered care.
Collaboration & Teamwork
  • Work closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and allied health professionals.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and contribute to care planning.
  • Communicate changes in patient condition promptly and accurately.
Safety, Documentation & Compliance
  • Document all assessments, interventions, medications, and clinical notes in the EMR accurately and on time.
  • Follow all PICU, hospital, and regulatory safety standards, including infection prevention protocols.
  • Support quality improvement initiatives and evidence based practice standards.
Required Qualifications
  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (state specific).
  • Minimum 2+ years of recent PICU experience in a hospital setting.
  • Current BLS and PALS certifications.
  • Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and pediatric specific skills.
  • Experience with ventilator management, high acuity pediatric conditions, and intensive care monitoring.
Preferred Qualifications
  • BSN preferred (but not required).
  • Experience in a Level I pediatric trauma center or high acuity PICU.
  • Additional certifications (CPN, CCRNP) are a plus.
  • Excellent communication, teamwork, and family support skills.
Work Environment
  • Pediatric ICU at Children’s Hospital of Michigan , caring for high acuity infants to adolescents.
  • Fast paced environment with frequent emergencies and complex cases.
  • Night shift – three 12 hour shifts per week .
  • Requires sustained periods of standing, patient lifting, and working with complex equipment.

Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE

Posted 2026-04-23

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