🌟 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 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 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, 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 PICU Internship Program!
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