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Pediatric Critical Care Nurse

 
Background
Pediatric critical care nurses work in intensive care units (ICUs) looking after very sick children and babies. They monitor patients using medical equipment, give medicines, help doctors with procedures, and provide comfort and support to both the children and their families during frightening and stressful times. This job requires quick thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
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Publications
Critical Care Nursing QuarterlyPediatric Critical Care Medicine
Books
The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit HandbookCaring for the Critically Ill Child
Movies
Code BlackThe Resident
Key Figures
Donna WongJean WatsonPatricia BennerSheryl Feutz-Harter
Classification
SIC Code8050, 8051The Standard Industry Code
Dewey Reference610.73, 618.92For looking up books in your local library
Synonyms
PICU NursePediatric ICU NurseCritical Care Pediatric Nurse
Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026
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