Critical Care Float PICU RN
Austin, TX
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

RN PICU

Location: Austin, Texas Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: 18:45 - 07:15

Unit Details

• Unit: PICU, a high-acuity, fast-paced 24-bed central ICU at a Level 1 Trauma Center
• Case mix: Neurology, renal, pulmonary, surgical, and medical ICU patients
• Float scope: Floats to all areas when needed, including CVICU and NICU, and to a 12-bed PICU
• Dress code: Navy scrubs; pediatric print tops allowed

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Texas
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Driver's License
• PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care) experience
• Critical Care Float experience (2 years)
• Critical Care Float experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association
• PALS certification issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association

Health and Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Two documented MMR vaccines or a positive IgG titer. If the titer is negative, two doses are required 4 weeks apart. No declinations accepted.
• Varicella: Two documented vaccines, serological immunity, or documented history of varicella or herpes zoster. If negative, two doses are required 4 weeks apart. No declinations accepted.
• Hepatitis B: Completed 3-vaccine series or a signed and dated declination
• Tdap: Valid for 10 years from administration. No declinations or attestations accepted.
• Influenza: Required for the Oct 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 flu season. Exemptions and declinations accepted, but a mask must be worn at all times.
• TB screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA. First PPD within 1 year, second PPD within 30 days of start, or negative IGRA within 90 days of start. TB questionnaire updated annually. A positive result requires a chest X-ray within the last year plus the questionnaire.
• Health statement: Statement of good health or physical exam before first assignment, updated annually
• Fit test: Required for all travelers, updated annually. Preferred before start; can be completed onsite. PAPR fit tests are not done onsite.
• Drug screen: 11-panel drug screen within 30 days before the first assignment, updated annually

Submission and Verification

• Documents for submission: Resume or profile, and at least 2 professional references completed before first assignment
• Background checks: Criminal background check (SSN trace, OIG, national sex offender, and related searches) within 90 days of first assignment, updated yearly; EPLS check within 90 days of start
• Education verification: Completed within 90 days of start. Diplomas are not accepted.
• Employment verification: Third-party verification for the past 7 years, updated yearly
• Assignment confirmation: Provided on agency letterhead at initial assignment and each extension
• Driver's license or state ID: Not expired, address must match the file, and front and back must be uploaded
• Badge photo: Forward-facing headshot on a white or blue background, with no alterations or filters
• Disciplinary actions: If any exist, complete the required questionnaire and upload it with board documents