Join our per diem pediatric ICU nursing team in Sacramento, California, providing compassionate, developmentally appropriate care for infants, children, and adolescents with acute or critical conditions. This PRN role supports safe, family-centered care in a fast-paced pediatric intensive care environment. Local pay is $61.59 per hour. Nurses assess patients, recognize changes in condition, administer treatments and medications as prescribed, collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team, and communicate clearly with patients and their families. You will follow unit protocols, maintain accurate documentation, and contribute to a safe, respectful environment. The schedule is per diem; shifts and availability are coordinated with the care team based on unit needs. Applicants should be comfortable caring for pediatric patients requiring close monitoring and complex interventions. This position is for candidates who value teamwork, reliability, sound clinical judgment, and attentive communication. Apply through this posting to share your qualifications and relevant pediatric ICU experience. Employment is contingent on meeting role qualifications and applicable credentialing requirements.

Requirements

Current California RN license; current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications; prior pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) nursing experience. Demonstrated ability to assess and monitor pediatric patients, recognize changes in condition, and communicate promptly with the interdisciplinary care team. Strong documentation, clinical judgment, teamwork, and family-centered communication skills.