PICU RN Job in Mesa, Arizona

Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). This is a 3x12 nights position available for an 89-week assignment beginning October 19, 2026.

Role Overview

You will provide comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients in an intensive care setting. Your responsibilities include assessing patient conditions, developing and implementing individualized care plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care. You will document all assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes accurately and timely in the medical record.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform thorough patient assessments addressing physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, and cultural needs
• Review patient history, diagnostic results, and laboratory data; report abnormal findings to physicians and care team members
• Formulate and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
• Delegate and supervise activities of licensed and non-licensed healthcare team members
• Evaluate patient and family responses to care and teaching; adjust plans as needed
• Participate in unit and facility shared leadership and quality improvement initiatives
• Precept, mentor, and educate staff, patients, students, families, and visitors as appropriate

Requirements

• Current, valid RN license
• BLS certification
• Minimum one year of acute care experience, with specialty area experience within the past 12 months
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
• Willingness to use standard precautions due to potential exposure to blood and bodily fluids
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Professional certification preferred

Compensation and Schedule

You will earn $2,559 per week working three 12-hour night shifts. The assignment runs for 89 weeks, providing stability and continuity in your travel nursing career.