Pediatric CVICU RN
Austin, TX
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Pediatric RN CVICU

Location: Austin, Texas
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in a Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU).
• Nurse-to-patient ratio varies by shift and patient acuity:

  • 1:1 for ICU status
  • 1:2 for ICU status
  • 1:3 for stepdown/non-ICU
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU required.

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (AHA) certified
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – AHA certified

Required Licenses

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Texas
• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• Current license and primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Valid RN license in Texas
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) experience, including Pediatric CVICU experience
• CVICU experience within the last year
• Experience working with Pediatric patients
• Experience in an Acute Care setting
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Additional Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• Completion of specialty competency exams and skills checklists prior to or shortly after start
• Health and immunization requirements including:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (two vaccines or immunity evidence)
  • Tdap (valid within 10 years)
  • Influenza vaccine (seasonal, exemptions accepted with mask requirement)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Tuberculosis screening (PPD or IGRA) and chest X-ray if positive
  • Fit testing for respiratory protection (updated annually)
• Drug screening (12-panel) within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter
• Background checks including criminal, employment, and professional verifications
• Completion of core competencies related to HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, and specialty-specific topics
• Various professional attestations and onboarding education modules

Nurse-to-Patient Ratio

• 1:1 for ICU patients
• 1:2 for ICU patients (shift dependent)
• 1:3 for stepdown or non-ICU patients

Notes

• This is a pediatric specialty role requiring focused cardiovascular ICU experience.
• Compliance with all credentialing, licensing, and health requirements is mandatory prior to assignment start.
• Ongoing competency assessments and health screenings are required throughout the assignment.

This position is ideal for experienced Pediatric CVICU RNs seeking a long-term assignment in Texas with a reputable healthcare provider.