Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Department: Cardio PICU Location: Oakland, CA 94611 Contract Length: 3+ Months (Possible extension) Shift: Day Shift | 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM | 3x12s -36 hrs. Pay Package: Best in Market ( Local : $75-$85 on w2 ; Traveler : $3400-$3600 Weekly Gross) Duties & Responsibilities: Provide direct, high-acuity nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients with complex cardiac conditions. Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, hemodynamics, and invasive lines (arterial lines, central lines, CVP, etc.). Manage ventilators, titrate vasoactive drips, and administer complex medication regimens. Assist with pre- and post-operative care for pediatric cardiac surgery patients. Perform rapid patient assessments and initiate emergency interventions as clinically indicated. Collaborate with pediatric intensivists, cardiologists, surgeons, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary care teams. Operate and troubleshoot advanced critical-care equipment. Educate and support patients’ families, providing clear clinical updates and compassionate guidance. Maintain accurate, real-time documentation in accordance with hospital policy and regulatory standards. Ensure compliance with infection control, safety protocols, and PICU best practices. Required Qualifications: Minimum 5 years of cardiac nursing experience. Minimum 5 years of recent, dedicated PICU experience (no floating). Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Active RN license in the state where care is provided. BLS (Basic Life Support) certification. PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification.