Registered Nurse PICU

Job Title

• Registered Nurse - PICU

Location

• Little Rock, AR

Schedule / Job Type

• Full-time, Nights, Travel

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialized nursing care to pediatric and neonatal patients within a busy PICU setting.
• Monitor and manage patients with congenital heart defects, heart failure, transplants, dysrhythmias, and other critical conditions.
• Administer medications, treatments, and perform procedures using EPIC electronic medical records and Pyxis medication system.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including intensivists, respiratory therapists, and child life specialists, to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Support family-centered care, including bedside education and visitation coordination.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, safety protocols, and infection control standards.

Required Qualifications

• Active AR or Compact nursing license.
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience, with pediatric CV experience preferred.
• Current certifications: PALS, ACLS, BLS.
• Negative nicotine test and COVID vaccination not required.
• Must pass fit test (no facial hair unless for religious reasons).
• Must be willing to work holidays, weekends, and floating within ICU cluster.
• Flexibility on holiday work (Christmas, New Year's Eve, or Day).
• Prior travel experience preferred, with at least one prior travel assignment.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with pediatric cardiac patients and VAD/Impella devices.
• EPIC EMR proficiency and experience with ECMO management.
• Ability to handle complex patient population, including neonatal to adult ages.
• Experience in a trauma 1, teaching hospital environment.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a leading pediatric trauma center with a dedicated, multidisciplinary team.
• Gain valuable experience in a highly specialized PICU with modern equipment and support.
• Competitive travel arrangements with flexible scheduling for experienced RNs ready to make an impact.

Note: This role involves floating within the ICU cluster, including NICU, PICU, and Burn PICU. Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:1 for ICU and 1:2–3 for intermediate care. No on-call required; scheduled nights only.