RN Acute- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit; PICU- Blank Children's Hospital

Overview

Full-Time or Part-Time Nights 7pm-7:30pm, every fourth weekend and holiday rotation.

The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Blank Children’s Hospital delivers comprehensive, round-the-clock critical care for infants, children, and adolescents facing traumatic injuries, life-threatening illnesses, or recovering from major surgery.

• 12 single-patient, private rooms
  —each equipped with in-room private bathroom and shower, ample storage, a pull-out bed or reclining chair, individual entertainment systems, and privacy curtains.
• Ceiling-mounted medical equipment booms allow quick, efficient access to critical tools during emergencies.
• Dedicated spaces include a Family Consultation Room for meetings between families and care teams, and a Family Lounge with kitchenette and comfortable seating.

• Staffed by board-certified pediatric intensive care physicians and pediatric residents
  , available 24/7.
• Supported by a highly specialized team: intensive care nurses, respiratory therapists, pediatric pharmacists, physical therapists, child life specialists, and care management professionals.
• The unit is co-located on the second floor of the north wing of the Iowa Methodist Medical Center/Blank Children’s Hospital campus.

• Accommodations encourage family presence: pull-out beds, recliners in rooms, and private bathrooms enable caregivers to stay overnight.
• The Family Lounge and Consultation Room offer dedicated spaces for families to gather, rest, and meet privately with the care team.

• Treats critically ill or injured patients—including infants, children, and teens—managing a wide range of complex conditions.
• Capable of supporting cases involving major surgery recovery, trauma response, respiratory failure, severe infections, and multi-organ complications.
• Utilizes state-of-the-arc monitoring and life-support systems for rapid interventions and high-level care.

• Part of Blank Children’s Hospital
  , which emphasizes family-centered healing, child-friendly design, and child-appropriate medical equipment.
• Aligned with the hospital's philosophy: involving families actively in care to reduce anxiety, improve recovery rates, and enhance overall outcomes.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

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