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Registered Nurse - PICU (0.9FTE, Day/Night Rotator)

Seattle Children's Hospital

Seattle, Washington

$51.6–$91.3/hr

About $107k–$190k/yr

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RNPICUPediatric Critical CareCritical CarePediatrics

Last seen active Aug 5, 2026

What this might mean for you

Seattle Children's Hospital is a specialty hospital, so the case mix runs deep rather than wide. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $107k–$190k a year.

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Up to $15,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available for experienced pediatric ICU RNs that meet eligibility requirements. No pediatrics experience? No problem! If you have experience working with adult populations, we will provide training on working with pediatric patients and their families while leveraging the adult RN experience you already have. We will personalize an orientation just for you to set you up for success in the pediatric specialty you are hired for. The PICU has 40 beds with 8 additional expansion beds specifically dedicated to pediatric critical care for tracheotomy, CRRT, vents, organ transplant, and bone marrow transplant with research and ECMO services. There is a strong team of clinical educators and preceptors to ensure your successful training and support whether you are experienced or new to pediatrics. Typical training period can range from 10 weeks or more to effectively give your resources to attain competency and expertise in our PICU. As an integral member of the Health Care Team, the RN functions within the Scope of Practice as defined by the State, the ANA Scope and Standards for Pediatric Nursing Practice, and adheres to Seattle Children's policies/procedures and guidelines of care. Responsible for providing safe, family centered patient care. Using the Nursing Care Process, the RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care in a collaborative method with the patient and patient's family, significant others, and members of the health care team. May be required to provide supervision and delegation of tasks to Nurse Technicians, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Medical Assistants, Certified Nursing Assistants, and others as defined by the State Administrative Code. Assists in meeting Seattle Children's strategic goals by incorporating the initiatives to support the strategic plans into the daily work, i.e., Continuous Performance Improvement (CPI), Value Based Behaviors, Error Prevention, Patient Safety, Workforce Community and Connection etc.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  • Current Washington State RN License
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
  • PALS Certification within 3 months of employment (required for PICU)
  • PEARS Certification (accepted in lieu of BLS)
  • Prior experience in a pediatric related health care setting may be required
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing (preferred)
  • Pediatric health care nursing experience (preferred)

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 403(b)
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Relocation assistance

About the employer

Seattle Children's Hospital
Specialty Hospital

Seattle Children's Hospital is a pediatric healthcare institution based in Seattle, Washington (98109), serving children from birth through young adulthood. The organization operates Odessa Brown Children's Clinic (OBCC) with locations in Othello and the Central District, offering a comprehensive range…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Collaborative interdisciplinary work environment involving Directors, Clinical Directors, Physicians, and clinical staff
  • Strong mission-driven culture focused on providing quality healthcare with dignity to children and young adults
  • Deep community engagement through OBCC locations in the Central District and Othello serving south Seattle populations

What reviewers flag

  • Job descriptions emphasize financial requirements alongside clinical care, suggesting potential budget-related pressures
  • Staffing plan development and monitoring in Urgent Care settings may present operational and workload challenges
  • Focus on programmatic growth may create competing demands between expansion and maintaining care quality
collaborativemission-drivencommunity-orientedquality-focusedinterdisciplinarypediatric-specialized

Living in Seattle, WA

Seattle pairs Pacific Northwest natural beauty with top-tier healthcare employers. Nurses enjoy outdoor access to Puget Sound and the Cascades, plus coffee culture and distinct neighborhoods like Capitol Hill and Ballard. Expect rainy winters, mild summers, and a tech-driven economy that keeps the metro buzzing year-round.

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11% above the national average
Median gross rent
$2,030/mo
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