Not every nursing career lets you care for kids at every stage of healing—from everyday childhood illnesses to higher-acuity care when they need it most.
The Pediatric Unit is a 19-bed specialty unit that includes 4 PICU beds, giving nurses the opportunity to care for infants through adolescents across a wide range of needs. From respiratory illnesses, dehydration, infections, and GI conditions to post-surgical care and more critical pediatric patients requiring closer monitoring, this unit offers a unique blend of variety, challenge, and purpose.
What makes this unit stand out is the breadth of care it provides. In addition to inpatient pediatrics and PICU-level support, the team also provides outpatient pediatric infusions, port blood draws, and sedated imaging—creating an environment where nurses can build broad pediatric expertise while working alongside pediatric hospitalists, intensivists, and specialty providers.
Most importantly, this team is dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing environment for both children and their families. It’s a place where compassion matters just as much as clinical skill, and where every shift is an opportunity to bring comfort, confidence, and healing to young patients when they need it most.
If you're looking for a role that combines specialized pediatric care, teamwork, and the chance to make a lasting difference for children and families, Pediatrics is the place for you.
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Deaconess Health System is the premiere provider of health care services to a population of more than 1.5 million in southwestern Indiana, western Kentucky and southeastern Illinois. Serving a population of more than 1.5 million residents, the system consists of 20 wholly owned, joint ventured, sponsored or affiliated hospital locations situated throughout the Tri-State.
Deaconess Health System is the largest employer in the tri-state region, and operates under the direction of a local board, with a local focus. Deaconess is widely recognized for its commitment to excellence. Named the #2 Hospital in Indiana by US News & World Report for the past six years, Deaconess was also named to the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers in 2022 and 2023, 2024 and 2025.
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