CVICU Registered Nurse
Orange, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) position at a children's hospital in Orange County, CA, requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and active CA RN licensure.

Details

• Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) within a children's hospital setting
• Highly variable patient population with a large proportion of surgical and infant patients; acuity varies
• Procedures and equipment include ECMO (with dedicated technicians managing pumps), Nitric Oxide, pacemakers, chest tubes, invasive monitors, cardioversions, and bedside chest tube placements
• Day shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (7:00–19:00)
• Self-scheduling
• 4 weekend shifts per month required
• Some holiday coverage required alongside regular staff
• Floating required to PICU or NICU first; may also float to Pediatric Med/Surg Oncology floor — no floating to ED or Mental Health
• No on-call requirements
• Charting system: Cerner

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU or relevant pediatric critical care nursing experience required
• Cerner EMR experience preferred

Additional Information

• First-time travelers may be considered with a minimum of 2 years of strong, relevant experience
• RTO is limited to a maximum of 7 days for the duration of the contract
• Contract length is 13 weeks with the possibility of extension for candidates interested in a longer assignment