Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatric ICU
Raleigh, North Carolina
Health system employer
- Unit
- PICU
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Posted Jul 27 · New grads welcomed
The work and the unit
- Unit
- PICU
- Setting
- Hospital
Staffing and support
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
Pay and benefits
- Relocation
- Help offered
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Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- License
- Registered Nurse License in North Carolina (or eligible) Check your license
What's around it?
Living costs about 2% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,572/mo
- Household income
- $85,395/yr, all local households, not nurse pay
From Census ACS 2024.
About this role
Overview
At WakeMed, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our community—and we do it by delivering outstanding, compassionate care.
We’re hiring a Registered Nurse for our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) to provide comprehensive, family-centered care to critically ill children. In this role, you’ll use your clinical expertise, critical thinking, and compassion to care for pediatric patients while partnering closely with families and the interdisciplinary care team.
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What You’ll Do
Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care using individualized plans based on each child’s developmental, physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs Monitor patient conditions closely, respond to changes quickly, and carry out physician orders related to care, treatment, and education Partner with patients’ families by listening, sharing information clearly, and supporting them in care decisions Collaborate with physicians and the care team to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care Practice in alignment with ANA standards, the NC Board of Nursing Practice Act, and WakeMed’s Professional Practice and Patient & Family Centered Care models
Who You Are
A licensed Registered Nurse in North Carolina (or eligible for licensure) Experienced in pediatric, critical care, or ICU nursing—or excited to grow in a high-acuity pediatric environment Calm under pressure, detail-oriented, and confident in clinical decision-making Passionate about family-centered care and clear, compassionate communication A team player who supports unit goals and WakeMed’s mission and values
If you’re passionate about caring for critically ill children and want to be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team, we’d love to hear from you—apply today and grow your nursing career at WakeMed.
Department Description
Nursing Benefits/Highlights
- Career Ladder – RN I – IV, depending on education and experience
- Sign-On Bonus and/or Relocation Incentive available for select positions
- Competitive Benefits Package
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Free Onsite Parking
- Professional Development Opportunities
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.
EOE
Licensure
Registered Nurse Required
Education
Diploma Nursing Required - Or Associate's Degree Nursing Required
Experience
No Experience Required
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How this role fits you
About the employer
WakeMed Health & Hospitals is a healthcare system based in Raleigh, North Carolina, serving the broader Wake County community. The organization's mission centers on improving the health and well-being of the community through outstanding and compassionate care. WakeMed emphasizes recruiting…
On your path
Pediatrics is open from year one. Children's hospitals run their own new grad residencies.
Worth asking
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- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
