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Registered Nurse II - PICU (Nights)

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Johns Hopkins Medicine

St. Petersburg, Florida

The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital is a 28-bed unit dedicated to providing specialized care for critically ill and injured infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.

Posted Oct 7

Shift and hours
Nights36 hours a week
Unit and setting
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) · Hospital dedicated to providing specialized care for critically ill and injured infants, children, adolescents, and young adultscritically ill and injured infants, children, adolescents, and young adults
License
RN license Florida State or Compact License required.Florida State or Compact License
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Florida State or Compact License Florida State or Compact License required. Check your license
Certification
BLS certification (AHA) BLS certification provided by AHA
Education
Associate degree in nursing; BSN within 36 months of hireAfter hire · must obtain BSN within 36 months of hire Applicants with an Associate Degree in nursing will be considered and must obtain BSN within 36 months of hire
Experience
6 months minimum as licensed RN A minimum of 6 months of experience as a licensed Registered Nurse, preferred 2 years of experience

Preferred

Experience
2 years experience as licensed RN
Experience
Previous PICU experience Previous PICU experience preferred

What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for Florida staff rolesFlorida staff postings that state pay run $27/hr to $54/hr, the middle half $32/hr to $44/hr, across 1,633 postings.
Pay reviews
Pay set by equity and experience Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

Benefits

  • BenefitsCompetitive pay and benefitsCompetitive pay and benefits that support you at every stage of your life and career.
  • BenefitsRetirement plans with employer contributionsRetirement plans with employer contributions to help you plan confidently for the future.
  • BenefitsGenerous time offGenerous time off so you can unplug, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.
  • BenefitsRobust benefits package; full offerings at mybenefitsjhhs.com

The role and schedule

Patients
complex medical and surgical diagnoses Patients admitted to the PICU present with a broad range of complex medical and surgical diagnoses
Unit size
28-bed PICU The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital is a 28-bed unit
Details
259-bed teaching hospital As a 259-bed teaching hospital
Details
PICU staffed 24 hours a day The PICU is staffed 24 hours a day by board-certified and board-eligible pediatric intensive care specialists
Details
Magnet designated hospital (ANCC) Recognized as a Magnet® designated hospital by the ANCC
Details
Employer may modify employee schedules as needed The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

The workplace

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Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load and floating handled day to day?
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On your path

Pediatrics is open from year one. Children's hospitals run their own new grad residencies.

Original listing

Posted on Johns Hopkins Medicine’s careers page.

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  • Location: St. Petersburg, FL
  • Weekly Working Hours: 36
  • Shift: Nights

Job Details & Qualifications

At Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, our experienced and compassionate team provides expert pediatric care for infants, children, and teens with complex medical conditions. Ranked the #1 Children’s Hospital in Florida and nationally recognized in multiple specialties, we are committed to advancing pediatric healthcare through innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

As a 259-bed teaching hospital with more than half of its beds dedicated to intensive care services, we serve as the regional pediatric referral center for Florida’s west coast, providing advanced critical care, complex surgical procedures, and innovative therapies. Through strong community partnerships, we also support neonatology and pediatric services across the region.

Recognized as a Magnet® designated hospital by the ANCC, we uphold the highest standards in nursing and patient care while fostering a culture of compassion, teamwork, and professional excellence.

The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital is a 28-bed unit dedicated to providing specialized care for critically ill and injured infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Patients admitted to the PICU present with a broad range of complex medical and surgical diagnoses and may be referred from surrounding institutions for advanced critical care services.

A multidisciplinary team of highly skilled professionals delivers comprehensive, family-centered care tailored to each patient’s unique needs. The PICU is staffed 24 hours a day by board-certified and board-eligible pediatric intensive care specialists, along with specially trained nurses and support staff experienced in caring for critically ill children.

The team is committed not only to providing the highest level of medical care, but also to supporting the emotional and educational needs of patients and their families throughout the hospitalization experience.

"Working at Johns Hopkins All Children’s as an RN in the PICU has been one of the best jobs I have held by far, getting to take care of critically ill children and their families is a role I will never take for granted. I am surrounded by such an intelligent and hard-working multidisciplinary team that helps to make my job so enjoyable. My favorite thing about our team is the comradery and respect we have for each other; we are always making each other laugh which helps us get through the tough days. " H. Bello RN, BSN

Qualifications

  • BSN from an accredited School of Nursing, preferred. Applicants with an Associate Degree in nursing will be considered and must obtain BSN within 36 months of hire
  • Registered Nurse (RN) Required. Florida State or Compact License required.
  • A minimum of 6 months of experience as a licensed Registered Nurse, preferred 2 years of experience
  • Previous PICU experience preferred
  • BLS certification provided by AHA

We’re proud to offer a robust benefits package that supports your health, growth, and well-being. Discover our full offerings and costs here: mybenefitsjhhs.com

What Awaits You

  • Competitive pay and benefits that support you at every stage of your life and career.
  • Retirement plans with employer contributions to help you plan confidently for the future.
  • Generous time off so you can unplug, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.
  • Access to world-class facilities and innovative technology that fuel your curiosity.
  • Endless opportunities to advance your career as part of the Johns Hopkins team.

Salary Range: Minimum 36.62/hour - Maximum 54.38/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

What's around it?

In St. Petersburg, FL

St. Petersburg, FLFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent
$1,663/mo
Household income
$75,192/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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