Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) - Syracuse, NY

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

Location: Syracuse, NY 13210
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night Shift – 3x12 Hours (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Pay Rate: $57–$61 per hour (based on experience)
Schedule: 3 shifts per week, every other weekend and some holidays required

Position Overview:
"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) to provide high-acuity care to critically ill pediatric patients in a Level 1 or Level 2 trauma center setting. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical expertise, independent decision-making abilities, and the capability to deliver specialized care during night shifts with minimal orientation and supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients.

• Perform detailed nursing assessments in a high-acuity PICU environment.

• Monitor patient conditions, vital signs, and responses to treatment.

• Administer medications, IV therapies, and prescribed treatments.

• Collaborate effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams.

• Accurately document patient care in electronic medical records.

• Respond promptly and appropriately to changes in patient condition and emergencies.

• Ensure adherence to hospital policies, safety standards, and infection control practices.

• Provide compassionate, family-centered care.

Required Qualifications:

Licensure & Certifications:

• Current and active New York State RN license.

• BLS certification (current or eligible for recertification).

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of recent PICU experience within the past 2 years.

• Experience in a Level 1 or Level 2 trauma center required.

• Travelers considered if experienced in equivalent or higher-level trauma facilities.

• EPIC Electronic Medical Records experience preferred.

For more details contact at pmohanty@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-806-4227.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.