Pediatric RN, PICU / PACU

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.

All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected. Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

Shriners Children’s Chicago offers specialized care for a wide range of pediatric orthopedic, bone and joint conditions, including rare diseases and syndromes. Other specialties include spine and scoliosis care, plastic surgery, cleft lip and palate care, comprehensive rehabilitation and spinal cord injuries.

Job Overview

Shriners Children's Chicago has an opportunity for a part-time day shift PICU/PACU RN in our PICU/PACU combined unit.  In this position, you will provide emergency intensive care to critically ill pediatric patients and will be cross-trained PACU for our combined unit.  You will have the unique opportunity to help our patients through their journey from the moment the child is wheeled through the door through the time the child leaves to go home.  Many of our patients return for follow up care as they grow.  This will give you an opportunity as a nurse to see your great work shine through the child as they grow older.

Hours:  This part-time position will work 2/12s, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm.  There is also a weekend and holiday on-call requirement.  

The pay range for this position is $38.13/hour - $47.67/hour. Compensation is determined based on years of experience and departmental equity. 

Responsibilities

• Assesses comprehensive data including physical, psychosocial, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual needs and interprets assessment information to derive the diagnosis.
• Involves patient, family and health care team members in formulating a culturally appropriate individualized plan of care and identifies expected outcomes based on nursing assessment and diagnosis.
• Implements the plan of care in partnership with the patient, family and health care team members.
• Utilizes teaching strategies appropriate to the individual patient's condition and learning needs.
• Evaluates the patient/family's understanding of and response to the plan of care.

This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• BSN degree required or in progress
• RN in state of Illinois
• BLS & PALS
• Two years acute care hospital experience

Preferred: 

• Previous ICU, PACU or NICU experience
• Pediatric experience in an orthopedic and/or plastics environment
• Bilingual English/Spanish