Registered Nurse; RN II - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit; PICU - PRN

Overview

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

PRN | Rotating Shifts

The PICU at Children’s National is a 46-bed unit with planned expansion to 60 beds in 2027. It is a regional referral center and a designated Level I Trauma Center for pediatric patients and their families. Care is provided by pediatric intensivists and specialty nurses alongside multiple services within the Medical Center. Patients are admitted from the ED, Trauma Services, Operating Room, and transfers from in-house units or other institutions via the Pediatric Transport team.

The unit includes trauma, burn, and various subspecialty care, with services provided 24/7.

The department utilizes a multidisciplinary approach to care, including physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, respiratory therapists, social services, and other support services. The PICU provides rapid response and Code Blue leadership to support clinical emergencies. An attending or fellow, along with an ICU nurse and Respiratory Therapist, responds to assist in rescues. This service can be activated by a concerned parent. Shift coordination and planning with unit leadership ensure continuity of care and evaluation of unit-based clinical care.

Functional accountabilities include:

• Contribute to Magnet re-designation through updating professional profile and participating in councils, committees, task forces, and community outreach.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving during patient care.
• Communicate to develop and advocate for the plan of care.
• Escalate issues using the chain of command when needed.
• Use appropriate hand-off processes and maintain professional relationships with staff.
• Participate in implementing changes and support management decisions.
• Model empathetic, patient- and family-centered care.

Minimum Education
BSN from an approved nursing program. (Preferred)

Minimum Work Experience
2 years RN experience (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge
The RN will complete hospital and nursing orientation and maintain an up-to-date knowledge base with changes in the specialty area.

Required Licenses and Certifications
RN license in the District of Columbia, licensed in DC, Maryland, or Virginia depending on practice location. CPR required.

Transformational Leadership

• Contribute to Magnet redesignation through professional involvement.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and effective communication for care planning.
• Escalate issues appropriately and maintain quality handoffs.

Structural Empowerment

• Maintain regulatory requirements (license, BLS).
• Plan and participate in mandatory education and professional activities.
• Engage in peer evaluations and contribute to departmental goals with safety and service excellence.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team and model teamwork.
• Know when to escalate resources.

Exemplary Professional Practice

• Use patient/family data to inform care plans within established time frames.
• Demonstrate clinical skills for complex patients and prioritize appropriately.
• Document per highest standards of practice and plan education for patients and families.
• Demonstrate organizational skills and caregiving for patient/family satisfaction.

Safety

• Speak up about unsafe behavior; verify information for decisions and documentation.
• Communicate clearly and timely; promote safety for patients, families, visitors, and staff.
• Pause to assess and review in uncertain situations.

New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvements: identify quality improvement opportunities; pursue self-learning and ensure evidence-based care.

Organizational Commitment/Identification: align with organizational mission, value diversity, maintain integrity and confidentiality.

Customer Service and Teamwork/Communication: anticipate needs, collaborate respectfully, and engage with all team members to achieve goals.

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving: contribute to a positive work environment, adapt to change, improve processes, make decisions with good judgment, and use resources efficiently.

Primary Location
:
District of Columbia-Washington

Work Locations
: CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010

Job
:
Nursing

Organization
:
Position Status: R (Regular) - O - PRN

Shift
:
Rotating

Job Posting:
Sep 23, 2025, 4:42:12 PM

Full-Time Salary Range: 68,806.

EEO Statement:
Children's National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics. The Know Your Rights poster and pay transparency policy are available here. The hospital maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with policy. Recreational or prescribed marijuana use is handled per policy.