Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Austin, TX, requiring a minimum of 2 years of Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU experience.

Details

• Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU in a high-acuity, fast-paced, cardiovascular stand-alone children's hospital unit
• Patient population includes neonatal through young adult patients with congenital heart disease/defects, surgical CHD, heart failure, arrhythmias, transplant, and VAD/Berlin Heart cases; occasional adult CHD patients are seen
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:1–1:2 for ICU status patients; 1:3 for stepdown/non-ICU patients
• Night shift: 18:45–07:15

Requirements

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

Additional Information

• Care for pediatric and young adult patients with complex cardiovascular conditions including CHD, heart failure, arrhythmias, transplant, and VAD/Berlin Heart support
• Local candidates may be considered, though a radius rule applies that may affect the travel pay rate; the radius distance varies by state
• COVID-19 vaccination is not required for this position