• Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PCICU)…

    BayCare Health System (Clearwater, FL)


    •** **Launch Your Pediatric Critical Care Career with BayCare!

     

    Are you a dedicated and compassionate RN ready to advance your career in **pediatric critical care** ? BayCare’s The **Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PCICU) Internship** provides a comprehensive training pathway to help you develop the specialized skills needed to care for critically ill children.

     

    At **St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital** in Tampa, we are home to **170+ pediatric specialists across 25 disciplines** , making us Tampa Bay’s most experienced children’s hospital and a leader in heart, cancer, and trauma care. With a mission-driven, family-centered approach, our teams deliver expert, compassionate care so every child receives the best possible treatment, close to home.

     

    •** **Internship Program Overview

    •️ **Start Date:** January 4, 2026

    • **Location:** St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital – Tampa, FL

    • **Length:** 24 weeks

    • **Schedule:** Full-time (72 hours per pay period)- Rotating day/night shifts during training → Full-time night shift during work agreement

    • **Commitment:** Hours-based agreement begins once training is completed

    •** **What You’ll Experience

    + **Structured Learning:** Classroom didactic education + one-on-one precepted clinical orientation

    + **Hands-On Experience:** Provide high-quality care using established nursing standards

    + **Professional Growth:** Develop advanced pediatric critical care or cardiac critical care skills

    + **Leadership Development:** Opportunities to serve as preceptor or charge nurse after training

    + **Dynamic Environment:** Exposure to cutting-edge technology and complex pediatric cases

     

    Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PCICU) Internship

     

    Join one of Florida’s top pediatric cardiac programs and make a difference in the lives of critically ill children with heart conditions. Bring your passion for nursing to a supportive, high-acuity environment where you can develop your expertise in caring for children with complex and life-threatening conditions.

     

    •** **Qualifications

    Required:

    + Active RN license by **Dec 1, 2025**

    + Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

    + Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ASN)

    Preferred:

    + **1+ year of RN experience in acute care**

    + Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)

    + Pediatric nursing experience

    + Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification

    •** **Why Choose BayCare?

    + 🏥 Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

    + 🏖️ Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

    + 🎓 Tuition Reimbursement

    + 💰 401(k) with Match & Annual Contribution

    + 🏆 Team Bonuses & Recognition

    + 🛍️ Exclusive Community Discounts

    + 🌟 A compassionate, mission-driven team where your growth matters

    • Ready to Make a Difference?

     

    Apply today and take the next step in your nursing journey with BayCare’s **PCICU Internship Program** !

     

    • _Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled_

    **Position** Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PCICU) Internship Program

    **Location** Clearwater:BayCare Sys Office West | Nursing | Full Time

    **Req ID** 113965