Registered Nurse; PICU coverage

About the Project/Clinic

AMI will be assisting the Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, VA by providing nursing services as requested.

We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses to provide critical care coverage in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP), a Level II Trauma Center and major military teaching hospital in Virginia. RNs in this role deliver advanced nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients, support physicians and healthcare teams, and uphold the highest standards of patient safety, readiness, and military healthcare excellence.

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• Provide comprehensive PICU nursing care, including patient triage, assessment, monitoring, medication administration, and documentation.
• Deliver intensive nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients, including post‑operative recovery, ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and complex medication administration.
• Recognize, respond, and elevate life‑threatening conditions and emergencies.
• Support pediatric patient transport and recovery following anesthesia and deep sedation.
• Educate and support patients and families regarding treatment, discharge, and self‑care.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to implement care plans and ensure quality outcomes.
• Train, mentor, and provide clinical guidance to junior nursing staff and ancillary personnel.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives, staff education, and hospital training programs.
• Comply with infection control, safety, ethical, and Joint Commission standards.

The job duties are flexible and subject to change depending upon operational needs.

• Must be able to multi‑task, be detail‑oriented, organized, and have excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work on a team.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Must be able to successfully complete the AMI Credentialing Process.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications.

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred).
• Experience: A minimum of 12 months of full‑time experience as an RN working in a specialized pediatric critical care unit such as PICU, NICU, Pediatric CVICU, or other high‑acuity pediatric critical care unit.”
• Licensure: Active, unrestricted RN license in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• Certifications (required and maintained):
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification

• Work includes 12‑hour rotating shifts (0645–1915 or 1845–0715).
• RNs must cover one major holiday and one minor holiday per year.
• On‑call coverage required (one shift every 12 weeks).
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be able to work in a safe manner following all safety rules and regulations. Must work as a team member to improve safety culture and quality.
• Read and follow instructions. Demonstrate safe work behavior.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to push, pull, reach, and bend frequently.

• Utilize appropriate methods for interacting effectively and professionally with persons of all ages and from diverse cultural socioeconomic, educational, racial, and ethnic, sexual orientations, lifestyles, and physical abilities.
• Deliver targeted, culturally appropriate information to help individuals and groups understand health promotion and disease prevention information, policies, regulations, and local code.

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