🌟 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: Rotating day/night shifts during training → night shift duration of 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 orientationHands-On Experience: Provide high-quality care using established nursing standardsProfessional Growth: Develop advanced pediatric critical care or cardiac critical care skillsLeadership Development: Opportunities to serve as preceptor or charge nurse after trainingDynamic 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, 2025Basic Life Support (BLS) CertificationAssociate’s Degree in Nursing (ASN)

 

Preferred:

1+ year of RN experience in acute careBachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)Pediatric nursing experiencePediatric 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