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Registered Nurse - Critical Care PICU

Shriners Children'sLexington, KentuckyPosted Sep 29, 2026

Compensation

Not listed

Type

Per diem

Location

Lexington, Kentucky

Posted

Sep 29, 2026

Requirements Summary

Requires an RN license in the state of practice and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. A BSN degree and two years of acute care nursing experience are preferred.

Core Responsibilities

Provides compassionate and skilled nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients within a specialized hospital setting. Coordinates care delivery while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Key Skills

Pediatric NursingCritical CarePatient CareEvidence-based PracticeCritical ThinkingCare CoordinationSafety ProtocolsProfessional EthicsInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Company Information

  • Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
  • Company Size: 201-500 employees
  • Type: Nonprofit
  • Specialties: Osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone disease), Metabolic bone disease, Skeletal growth abnormalities and Congenital anomalies of the musculoskeletal system, and Scoliosis, Spina bifida and other Spinal malformations

Full Job Description

Company Overview Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families. With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations. CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please log into Workday Click Here to apply internally through the "Jobs Hub" Job Description Job Summary Provides compassionate and skilled nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients within a specialized hospital setting, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. Key Responsibilities Implements the identified plan and coordinates care delivery Employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes Applies the principles of professional codes of ethics that ensure individual rights in all areas of practice Utilizes current evidence-based nursing knowledge, including research findings, to guide and evaluate practice. Utilizes current resources related to standards of care, policies and procedures, and patient needs. Required Qualifications RN License in State of Practice BLS-Basic Life Support Preferred Qualifications BSN 2 years of Acute Care Nursing Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

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