Description

American Traveler is hiring a Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU RN for a high-acuity, fast-paced CVICU at a pediatric children's hospital in Austin, TX, requiring a minimum of 2 years of Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU experience.

Details

• Night shift position: 18:45–07:15
• 13-week contract
• Standalone pediatric cardiovascular ICU unit caring for congenital heart disease/defects, surgical CHD, heart failure, arrhythmias, transplant, and VAD/Berlin Heart patients
• Patient population ranges from neonates through young adults, with occasional adult CHD patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:1–1:2 for ICU status, 1:3 for stepdown/non-ICU status

Requirements

• Active TX or Compact RN license currently in hand
• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU experience required
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and PALS
• NIH Certification required (Group A updated yearly; Groups B–F updated every 2 years)
• Must possess a US Social Security Number and provide a US home address
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide high-acuity cardiovascular nursing care to a pediatric and neonatal population with complex congenital and acquired heart conditions
• Local candidates are welcome to apply; travel pay rate eligibility is subject to a radius rule that varies by distance from the facility
• COVID vaccination is not required by this facility