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

Job Opportunity: RN CVICU-Peds (Travel Nurse)

Location: Austin, Texas
Facility: TXAUS Dell Children's Medical Center (Ascension Health)
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Minimum 18 months Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU experience required
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

  • ICU status: 1:1 or 1:2
  • Stepdown/non-ICU overflow unit: 1:3
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (American Heart Association)
  • PALS
  • ACLS (American Heart Association)

Required Credentials & Compliance

Certifications

• BLS (AHA required)
• PALS
• ACLS (AHA required)
• NIH Certification (updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group)

Licenses & Verifications

• Current nursing license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start
• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• Driver’s License/State ID (valid, not expired, matching address requirements)
• Education verification relevant to clinical work (within 90 days of start)
• Employment verification (7 years, updated annually)
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender, etc. (within 30 days prior to assignment)
• EPLS check (within 90 days prior to start)

Testing & Exams

• Ascension Specialty Exam (minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics; minimum 80% score, updated yearly)
• Ascension EKG Exam (minimum 80% passing score)
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills, completed within 1 year of start, updated annually)
• 12 Panel Drug Screen (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)

Health & Immunizations

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Varicella: Documented proof of two vaccines, serological immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations accepted)
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Recommended during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); declinations accepted with mask requirement
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• TB Screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within 1 year, and annual TB questionnaire
• Fit Test: Required annually, preferred prior to start (specific mask types required in some states)
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually

Onboarding Requirements

• Completion of Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (onsite)
• Completion of Ascension Onboarding Education Attestation
• Ascension Nova StatStrip pre-hire modules
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment documentation
• Ascension 2 Professional References (at least two)
• Ascension Profile (resume or professional profile)

Additional Information

• Must complete all required exams and certifications with passing scores as specified
• Some optional checklists and surveys may be requested but are not mandatory for onboarding
• Compliance with all Ascension Health policies and credentialing requirements is mandatory for assignment clearance

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric cardiovascular ICU nurses seeking a travel assignment in a reputable hospital system with structured nurse-to-patient ratios and comprehensive credentialing standards.