PICU Registered Nurse (RN)

About the role

Amergis is seeking experienced and compassionate Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurses to join our team supporting Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC) at Joint Base Lewis‑McChord, WA. In this contract, full‑time role you will provide specialized nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients in a high‑acuity intensive care environment, working alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient outcomes. Typical nurse‑to‑patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:3, with dedicated charge nurse and support staff coverage, allowing nurses to focus on high‑quality, patient‑centered care for children with complex medical and surgical needs.

Position highlights

• $75.00/hour total compensation (base rate $69.58/hour + $5.42/hour Health & Welfare)
• Typical nurse‑to‑patient ratio of 1:1 to 1:3
• Collaborative critical care environment with dedicated charge nurse support
• Opportunity to care for pediatric patients with complex and critical conditions
• Serve military families and beneficiaries at one of the nation's premier military medical centers
• Contract, full‑time (40 hours/week)

Required qualifications

• Current, active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum one (1) year of PICU nursing experience within the last two (2) years
• Associate Degree in Nursing or higher from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Current certifications:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association

Key responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments and provide nursing care for critically ill pediatric patients.
• Manage patients requiring advanced critical care interventions, including:
  • Mechanical ventilation
  • Hemodynamic monitoring
  • Vasopressor therapy
  • Advanced life‑support equipment
• Administer medications and treatments safely through multiple routes while ensuring medication compatibility and adherence to nursing standards.
• Recognize and respond to emergent situations, including respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, and other life‑threatening conditions.
• Assist with and monitor invasive procedures such as:
  • Arterial lines
  • Central venous lines
  • Chest tubes
  • Temporary pacemakers
  • Other advanced critical care interventions
• Accurately document assessments, treatments, medications, and patient progress in accordance with facility standards.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, charge nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, procedures, and discharge needs.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, risk management activities, and departmental projects.
• Maintain compliance with infection prevention, patient safety, and regulatory standards.

Additional requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Ability to successfully complete background and security screening
• Pass pre‑employment drug screening
• Pass tuberculosis (TB) testing requirements
• Willingness to comply with immunization and vaccination requirements
• Maintain a professional appearance and conduct in accordance with military facility standards

Benefits

• Up to 2 weeks paid time off
• Up to 56 hours paid sick leave
• 11 paid Federal holidays
• Additional $5.42/hour Health & Welfare benefit paid for up to 40 hours per week
• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school‑based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.