Registered Nurse - Levine Children's Hospital - PICU

Department: 34534 Carolinas Medical Center - LCH: Nursing: 9P PICU Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: A sign-on bonus is available to applicants who have not received a sign-on bonus from the company for another role within the past 24 months. 7p - 7a, 3 shifts per week weekend and holiday requirements

Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Where You Will Work: The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Atrium Health Levine Childrens Hospital is a newly expanded, state-of-the-art 24-bed unit designed to provide the highest level of critical care for our most complex pediatric patients

This expansion enhances our ability to serve the community by offering cutting-edge technology, improved patient visibility, and optimized access to care With family-centered care as a priority, our unit includes an expanded family lounge with designated pods for respite, as well as private in-room bathrooms to better support families during their childs hospitalization

The modernized layout is designed to promote healing and well-being for both patients and caregivers in a calming, supportive environment As the only Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Centerin the greater Charlotte region, our PICU provides a full spectrum of advanced critical care services, including: Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) & Aquadex Advanced pulmonary support(including all forms of invasive and non-invasive ventilation) Organ transplant Neurosurgical procedures Hematology-Oncology care Comprehensive trauma services ​ Our nurses benefit from ongoing professional development and gain expertise in managing a diverse range of critical conditions, including ARDS, COVID-19, RSV, hydrocephalus, seizures, sepsis, unstable or new CPAP/BiPAP patients, new tracheostomy care, trauma, transplant, orthopedic, neurosurgical cases, and gastrointestinal and endocrine diseases

The staffing ratio is carefully adjusted based on acuity, with ideal assignments of 1:1, 1:2, or 2:1for the highest quality care The PICU team at Levine Childrens Hospital is a highly skilled and compassionate work-family, dedicated to providing exceptional care and unwavering support to patients and families during their most challenging moments

Registered Nurses at Atrium Health have the ability to grow in their profession through the Clinical Nurse Credentialing Pathway (CNCP) This program rewards nurses for dedication to professional advancement through education, certifications, and engagement

Expectations We’re Looking For: Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association PALS certification is required within 6 months of hire

One year of pediatric or critical care in-patient RN experience is preferred What You’ll Do: • As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. • Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About This Location

Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital (LCH) has taken the community to another level of service to provide care for the growing population of children in our region

At 247 beds, LCH is the largest children’s hospital between Atlanta and Washington DC It serves high acuity patients as the flagship children’s hospital within the innovative Atrium Health and offers a full complement of over 125 pediatric subspecialists in over 30 different pediatric specialties

We have 4 pediatric hospitalist teams, a newly expanded 24 bed PICU and 20 bed Cardiac ICU, an 85-bed Level IV NICU, and an inpatient pediatric rehabilitation floor

Levine Children’s Hospital is also Charlotte’s only Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center LCH has been named a Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report for 18 consecutive years and is nationally ranked in 7 pediatric specialties

Additionally, Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center and Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital have earned Magnet re-designation from The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®

Magnet designated health care organizations showcase excellence in nursing practice and patient outcomes Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness

As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive

You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity Whether youre at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all

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About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the

third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise

It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs

Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs

Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.