Registered Nurse PICU FT Nights
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on601, West 6th Street, Fourth Ward, Uptown, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, 28202, United States
About the Team
The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital is a newly expanded, state-of-the-art 24-bed unit designed to provide the highest level of critical care for the region's most complex pediatric patients. As the only Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center in the greater Charlotte region, our unit delivers a full spectrum of advanced services, including ECMO, CRRT, advanced pulmonary support, organ transplants, neurosurgical procedures, and comprehensive trauma care.
Our facility is part of Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital, the largest children's hospital between Atlanta and Washington DC. We have been named a Best Children's Hospital by U.S. News & World Report for 18 consecutive years and hold Magnet re-designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, showcasing excellence in nursing practice and patient outcomes.
The PICU team is a highly skilled, compassionate work-family dedicated to family-centered care. Our modernized layout features an expanded family lounge with respite pods and private in-room bathrooms to support families during their child's hospitalization. We maintain carefully adjusted staffing ratios (1:1, 1:2, or 2:1) based on patient acuity to ensure the highest quality of care.
About the Role
As a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process. You will deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, utilizing evidence-based practice and clinical decision-making to create the safest environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.
You will manage a diverse range of critical conditions, including ARDS, sepsis, seizures, hydrocephalus, and complex post-operative cases. This role offers the opportunity to work in a cutting-edge environment where you can gain expertise in managing unstable CPAP/BiPAP patients, new tracheostomy care, and trauma cases while collaborating with over 125 pediatric subspecialists.
Hiring Process
Ready to take the next step? Apply now to join our unified team. We are looking for nurses who lead with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of the One Advocate Nurse community, you will be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity.
Equal Opportunity
Advocate Health is committed to providing equitable care for all. We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. We value the insights and experiences of every nurse, as your voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care.
Work location
Work model: On-site
601, West 6th Street, Fourth Ward, Uptown, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, 28202, United States
Charlotte, North Carolina
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDeliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards and policies
- check_circleLead efforts to create the safest patient environment and best patient experience
- check_circleProvide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process
- check_circleCollaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patients and families
- check_circleUtilize evidence-based practice and clinical decision-making to ensure patient safety
- check_circleManage diverse critical conditions including ECMO, CRRT, and organ transplant cases
Requirements
- verifiedCompletion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
- verifiedRegistered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
- verifiedBasic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
- verifiedPALS certification required within 6 months of hire
- verifiedOne year of pediatric or critical care in-patient RN experience preferred
Nice to Have
One year of pediatric or critical care in-patient RN experience
Benefits & Perks
check_circlePaid Time Off programscheck_circleHealth and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disabilitycheck_circleFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expensescheck_circleFamily benefits including adoption assistance and paid parental leaveDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match
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