Cardiovascular Pediatric ICU Registered Nurse
Portland, OR
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift CVPICU role, requiring an active OR RN license and at least two years of pediatric cardiac ICU experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Cardiovascular Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (CVPICU) within a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center
• 20-bed unit serving critically ill or injured pediatric patients from birth to young adulthood
• Night shift schedule with 3x12 hour shifts: 19:00–07:30
• Required to work weekends as scheduled
• Floating within the hospital to the NICU and other pediatric units is required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Will care for pre- and post-op pediatric cardiac patients requiring advanced procedures such as ECMO, CRRT, central/arterial line management, and targeted temperature management
• Uses Hamilton G5 ventilators, DirectLink ICP monitors, Artic Sun targeted temperature management, and Baxer Prismaflex machines
• Epic charting required
• Daily duties include management of patients undergoing complex cardiac and intensive care procedures such as ECMO cannulation, CRRT initiation, central/arterial line placement, and responding to emergencies
• Care is provided by a multidisciplinary team including pediatric intensivists, therapists, and support staff 24/7
• First-time travelers are accepted if they possess at least 2 years of PICU or CVPICU experience
• Scrubs are provided and must be solid color (no prints) for OR settings
• Any return traveler must have been away from the facility for at least 6 months
• Locals are accepted at the same rate as travelers; no distance radius restrictions apply
• Pre-assignment training modules must be completed before start
• Required participation in pediatric intensive care transport as needed

Requirements

• Active Oregon RN license required (compact licenses not accepted for this facility)
• Minimum of 2 years recent experience in a pediatric CVICU or post-op cardiac ICU
• Certifications required: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) preferred
• Experience with Epic EMR required
• COVID-19 vaccination required with no exemptions
• Two professional supervisor or manager references from the last 24 months required for consideration (within 3–5 years if not available, with documentation)
• Candidates must submit all time off requests upfront (no more than 2 weeks off allowed)
• Must not have had any previous disciplinary actions or license restrictions

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts