Travel RN - Pediatric ICU - Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU position at a children's medical center in Austin, TX, requiring a minimum of 2 years of Pediatric CVICU experience and TX or compact RN license.

Details

• High-acuity, fast-paced cardiovascular stand-alone pediatric unit
• Patient population includes congenital heart disease/defects, surgical CHD, heart failure, arrhythmias, transplant, and VAD/Berlin Heart patients
• Age range spans neonatal through young adult, with occasional adult CHD patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:1 or 1:2 for ICU status; 1:3 for stepdown/non-ICU patients
• Night shift: 18:45–07:15
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active TX RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current certifications required: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and PALS
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required (Group A renewed yearly; Groups B–F renewed every 2 years)
• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) experience required
• Valid U.S. Social Security Number and U.S. home address required
• Must provide two professional references, a copy of Driver's License, and skills checklist for consideration

Additional Information

• Provides critical care nursing to a high-acuity pediatric cardiovascular patient population
• Local candidates are welcome to apply; however, a radius rule applies and may affect the travel pay rate — contact your recruiter for details
• COVID vaccination is not required by this facility