Registered Nurse (RN) - PICU
Shriners Hospitals for Children
Galveston, Texas
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Posted Aug 8, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 9, 2026
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Requirements
- Texas RN license
- BSN degree or in progress
- Texas RN license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
- Two years' acute care hospital experience
- Previous ICU, PACU or NICU experience (preferred)
- Pediatric experience (preferred)
- Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)
About the employer
You would be joining Shriners Children's in Dayton, a nonprofit pediatric specialty hospital where the work centers on kids—orthopedics, burns, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate—and care is not turned away for inability to pay. Full-time OR RN roles…
What reviewers appreciate
- Nurse residency program for new nurses
- Nursing REACH clinical advancement across four domains
- Blended preceptor program with workshop on feedback and communication
What reviewers flag
- Many describe toxic culture, micromanagement, and public shaming
- Leadership reported as out of touch with high turnover and low trust
- Advancement opportunities can feel limited and skills underused
Living in Galveston, TX
Galveston is a barrier island on the Texas Gulf Coast, blending beachfront living with historic charm. The Strand District offers 19th-century architecture and local shops downtown, while the seawall stretches miles along the Gulf. It is a laid-back coastal community where island life shapes the daily rhythm.
- State price level · Texas
- 97.1
- 3% below the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,298/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
On your path
ICU / Critical Care is a first-year unit lane. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.
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