🌟 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 **Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) 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 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 Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Internship** Join us in a supportive, high-acuity environment where you can develop your expertise in caring for children with complex and life-threatening conditions. Bring your passion for nursing and make a difference in the lives of our patients. **✅** **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 **PICU Internship Program** ! 📌 _Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled_ **Position** Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Internship Program **Location** Clearwater:BayCare Sys Office West | Nursing | Full Time **Req ID** 113964