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Posted 11 August, 2026

Registered Nurse, Medical ICU (36-40 Hours) - 10K Sign On

Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, MA, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

The Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) at our organization is a 22-bed unit focused on providing care for children facing a variety of critical health issues. These include severe respiratory failure, serious infections such as sepsis, nutritional deficiencies, poisoning, congenital disorders, and life-threatening complications arising from metabolic and endocrine conditions.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Delivering care to patients suffering from respiratory insufficiency or failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, asthma, heart failure, sepsis, metabolic crises, and those with complex medical needs reliant on technology.
  • Providing medical care to patients of all ages with conditions that are life-threatening or have the potential to become life-threatening.
  • Engaging in a collaborative work environment that fosters both learning and professional development.
  • Implementing family-centered care practices within the ICU setting.
  • Working a schedule of 36 hours per week, including rotating shifts of days and nights, along with every third weekend.
  • *The anticipated start date for this role is April 2026.*
Essential QualificationsEducation:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required.

Experience:
  • At least one year of pediatric nursing experience is required, with ICU experience preferred.
  • Experience in adult ICU or similar settings with mechanically ventilated patients will be strongly considered.
  • Pediatric experience is preferred but not mandatory.
Licensure/Certifications:
  • Current RN Licensure in Massachusetts is required.
Sign-On Bonus:
  • This position qualifies for a sign-on bonus of $10,000.00 (not applicable to internal candidates or former employees who have worked with us in the last two years).

The salary range posted reflects our organization's reasonable and good-faith expectations at the time of this announcement.

Any offered base salary will be influenced by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, and other job-related elements. The base salary is just one component of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible scheduling, affordable health, vision, and dental insurance, childcare and student loan assistance, generous paid time off, a 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, pension options, tuition reimbursement, and discounts on cell phone plans and T-passes. Join us to experience the rewards of dedication and teamwork.