Registered Nurse - PICU - Full Time/Nights
Madera, California
RN
Posted Aug 17
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours a week
- 35
- Unit
- PICU
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Nights · 3 a week · 35 hours
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
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Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in California is $49/hr, across 1926 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Madera, California, 93636
About Us
The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Valley Children’s Hospital is a highly specialized and crucial component of a larger healthcare facility. With 42 beds, it is designed to provide care for patients with high acuity needs. As part of a level 2 trauma center, our PICU is well-equipped to handle a wide range of medical and traumatic emergencies.
The patient population of our PICU is diverse, reflecting the complex nature of cases we manage. Approximately 30% of patients are cardiac patients, requiring specialized care for repair of congenital heart defects. Another 30% of patients fall under the category of neuroscience, necessitating expertise in treating neurological disorders and injuries.
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The remaining 40% of patients are acutely ill with a wide variety of disorders. Our excellent outcomes indicate that the PICU at Valley Children’s is skilled in providing quality care for the sickest of the sick. This unit is perfect for individuals who are interested in exploring avenues to engage in critical thinking and who can work in a high intensity unit as a member of a successful team of nurses, providers, and support staff, making a difference in children’s lives.
Job
Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for providing competent nursing care. Responsible for coordination of the patient's plan of care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing interventions that lead to established outcomes. This position practices under the direction of the designated nurse executive, within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Valley Children's Hospital policies.
Qualifications
- Education
- Program Accredited nursing program (required)
- College Degree - 4 year Nursing (preferred)
Licenses and Certifications RN - Registered Nurse License - CA-BRN - California Board of Registered Nursing (required) BLS - Basic Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire or transfer into position (required) PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association within 12 months of hire or transfer into position (required)
Work Experience Experience to correlate with Clinical Advancement Program (required)
Skills and Abilities Bilingual Skills Preferred.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compensation Range
$49.49 - $70.60
Workshift
Night (United States of America)
Position Exempt
No
Fte %
86.25
Scheduled Weekly Hours
34.5
Daily Hours
11.5
Have Questions?
Call Recruitment Services at 559-353-7071 or email us at recruiting@valleychildrens.org Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.
ALERT: Valley Children's Healthcare has been made aware of malicious employment scams targeting candidates with false job offers and requests for personal information. Please stay vigilant. If you believe you've encountered a potential hiring scam claiming to be from Valley Children's Healthcare, please report it to Recruiting@valleychildrens.org. Job Details Career area Nursing - Critical Care Position Type Full Time Date Posted 08/17/2026 Location Madera, CA 93636, United States Job ID
Job_posting-3-2499
About Valley Children's With more than 670 physicians and 3,500 staff, Valley Children’s Healthcare delivers high-quality, comprehensive care to more than 1.3 million children across Central California. Our 358-bed stand-alone children’s hospital and network of specialty care centers and primary care practices offer advanced pediatric services - from cancer and blood disorders to heart care and neonatal intensive care, serving children with conditions ranging from routine to rare and complex. Beyond clinical care, Valley Children’s is also a catalyst for community health - partnering with schools, nonprofits and public agencies to expand access, promote wellness and support the long-term success of children and families throughout the region.
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Requirements
- Program Accredited nursing program (required)
- College Degree - 4 year Nursing (preferred)
- RN - Registered Nurse License - CA-BRN - California Board of Registered Nursing (required)
- BLS - Basic Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire or transfer into position (required)
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association within 12 months of hire or transfer into position (required)
- Work Experience
- Experience to correlate with Clinical Advancement Program (required)
- Skills and Abilities
- Bilingual Skills Preferred.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Place
- City
- Madera, California
- Rent against this pay
- 15% of monthly gross
- Local household income
- $63,933/yr
- State price level
- 11% above the national average
$1,353 median rent against $9,100 a month at $60/hr for 35 hours a week, before tax. Census ACS 2024.
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
California index 110.7, where 100 is the national average.
Madera sits in California's Central Valley, offering a small-city pace with easy access to Fresno's metro amenities and the Sierra Nevada foothills. Known for its agricultural roots and wine grape vineyards, it serves as a practical gateway community to Yosemite National Park for outdoor-minded nurses.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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About the employer
Valley Children's Healthcare is a pediatric healthcare network founded more than 70 years ago by five visionary mothers who sought to bring high-quality children's healthcare to California's Central Valley. Today, the organization includes more than 740 physicians and 4,000 staff,…
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Pediatrics is open from year one. Children's hospitals run their own new grad residencies.
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