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PICU
Des Moines, IA
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) – Nights
Shift & Schedule
- 3x12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM), 36 hrs/week
- Every 4th weekend required
- Holiday rotation: You'll work 1–2 of the 3 upcoming summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day)
- On-call as needed (minimal)
- 13-week contract
The Role
You'll care for critically ill and injured infants, children, and teens in a modern, all-private-room PICU. The unit emphasizes patient and family-centered care with dedicated family consultation and lounge spaces. You may float to the NICU (caring for stable feeders and growers, not the most critical patients) and ED as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 24 months of current PICU experience
- Active Iowa RN license or current compact/multistate license
- BLS (AHA) and PALS (AHA) certifications
- Willing to float to NICU and ED
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with ventilators and high-flow oxygen
- Experience with Alaris IV pumps and feeding pumps
What We Need From You
- Resume with 24 months of PICU experience clearly documented
- PICU-specific skills checklist
- Professional reference from supervisor/charge nurse/manager (within 24 months)
- Valid driver's license
Location
Des Moines, IA. Candidates must be at least 50 miles from the facility.