RN Pediatric ICU Fellowship (May Start)

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Join Our Team at Johns Hopkins Hospital Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Johns Hopkins Hospital is a 28-bed unit providing comprehensive medical and surgical intensive care for children from birth to 21 years old. As Marylands only Level 1 pediatric trauma center and state-designated pediatric burn ICU the PICU cares for children up to 15 years of age with complex diagnoses including respiratory failure metabolic disorders seizure disorders multiorgan failure shock toxic ingestions and neonatal and pediatric ECMO. Our surgical services encompass extensive general cardiac thoracic orthopedic and neurologic procedures.

Join a team supported by passionate and driven leaders committed to patient safety clinical excellence and lifelong learning. Experience the Hopkins Way and take a significant step forward in your nursing career.

Fellowship Details:

The Johns Hopkins Hospital Pediatric Intensive Care Unit RN Fellowship Program is a customized 14-week competency-driven immersive clinical and educational experience. The goal of this program is focused on providing professional nurses with a minimum of one year of practice with the adult or pediatric population to pursue their desire to become a pediatric ICU nurse. This program will teach the participant everything needed to become a successful pediatric ICU nurse. Participants will work closely with coordinators unit educators clinical experts preceptors faculty and multidisciplinary team members. Courses are designed around a blended-learning curriculum which combines a variety of teaching methods including: Web-based learning lectures skills practice case studies reflective practice simulation and clinical immersion with preceptorship. All course work and part of precepted time will occur during daytime hours prior to transitioning to rotating day/night or permanent night shift. This structured curriculum approach allows the participants to transition from adult or pediatric care while they are receiving support in their professional growth. This program provides emotional psychosocial and environmental support in an individualized manner for each participant.

Shifts: 12-hour day/night rotating shifts or permanent night shift available full-time 36 hours per week

Why Choose Hopkins

Supportive leadership fostering clinical excellence lifelong learning and a culture of safety.

Achievable and Progressive Clinical Ladder to encourage career growth and development

Be part of a renowned institution committed to innovation and compassionate care.

Enjoy a competitive benefits package including health dental vision paid time off tuition assistance retirement contributions and more. Learn more about our benefits :// from an accredited nursing program preferred. Applicants with an Associates degree in nursing from an accredited program may be considered if enrolled in an accredited BSN/MSN program within one year of hire and completing the degree within five years.

Active Maryland or Compact RN license required.

BLS CPR certification (AHA Red Cross or Military Training Network accepted).

Minimum of one year of RN experience in a pediatric critical care setting.

**Must have authorization to work in the United States (sponsorship applicants will not be considered).

Salary Range: Minimum 38.49/hour - Maximum 59.66/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.

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 an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression age national origin mental or physical disability genetic information veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.

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