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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 5

Description

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

Details

• Position is located within a pediatric cardiovascular ICU (CVPICU) at a children's hospital setting in Orange County, CA
• Highly variable patient population, predominantly surgical patients with a large proportion being infants; acuity varies significantly
• Specialized equipment and procedures include ECMO (with dedicated technicians managing pumps), nitric oxide, pacemakers, chest tubes, invasive monitors, cardioversions, and bedside chest tube placements
• Documentation system: Cerner
• Schedule is 3x12-hour night shifts (19:00–07:00)
• Self-scheduling
• 4 weekend shifts per month required
• Some holiday coverage required, rotated in with regular staff
• Floating required — primarily to PICU or NICU; may also float to Pediatric Med/Surg Oncology floor; no floating to ED or Mental Health
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

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

Additional Information

• First-time travelers may be considered with at least 2 years of strong, relevant experience
• RTO is capped at 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