PRN RN - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit; PICU

Overview

The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (
PICU
) is seeking an experienced RN to join the team at Presbyterian Hospital Downtown. In this role you will provide specialized nursing care to critically ill infants, children, and adolescents in a high‑acuity hospital setting. This role involves continuous monitoring, administering treatments, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes for pediatric patients.

Type of Opportunity: PRN

Work Schedule:

Rotating Days & Nights

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

• Associate Degree in Nursing
• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License
• BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire
• ACLS
• PALS
• Direct experience preferred

• Monitor critically ill pediatric patients and respond to changes in condition swiftly and effectively.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, including IV infusions, ventilator support, and emergency interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians and specialists to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Provide emotional support and education to families during stressful and uncertain times.
• Document patient care accurately and timely in electronic health records (EHR).
• Operate and troubleshoot advanced medical equipment such as ventilators, infusion pumps, and monitors.
• Maintain infection control standards and ensure a safe, clean environment for patients.

We're all about well‑being, starting with yours. Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on‑site and community‑based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Learn more about our employee benefits.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not‑for‑profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi‑specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug‑free and tobacco‑free employer with smoke‑free campuses.