Clinical Nurse Specialist - Peds/PICU

Location: 
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
United States
Job Posted Date: 
June 30, 2025
Opportunities: 
Full-time Positions
Population: 
Nursing

Cottage Children’s Medical Center comprises an 18-bed Pediatric Unit, 8-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, 22-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Grotenhuis Pediatric Clinics, and an active Pediatric Surgery Division. Cottage Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our team.  This position will practice in the Pediatric and Pediatric Intensive Care Units (PICU) at our Children’s Medical Center, a pediatric regional referral center for the care of infants, toddlers, and children.  You will also collaborate with Clinical Nurse Specialists throughout Cottage Health (NICU, Adult Critical Care, and Emergency).

Job Requirements: 

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Nursing
  • California RN license
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) license by the California Board of Registered Nursing
  • BLS and PALS from the American Heart Association (AHA)
  • CCNS-P, CCRN Pediatric, CPN, or PED-BC
  • Three (3) years of full-time clinical nursing experience in Pediatrics and/or PICU.
  • Preferred:  Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and 2 years of experience in leadership or practicing as an APP.
Location: 
California