Pediatric Cardiac ICU RN
Newark, NJ
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Pediatric Cardiac ICU (CVPICU)

Location: Newark, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Schedule

• Primary Unit: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• Floating: May float to Pediatrics and NICU; additional float units possible based on skill set and hospital needs (floating confirmed with traveler)
• Schedule: Every other weekend (Saturday/Sunday)
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:2+
• Unit Size: 19 beds

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years of PICU critical care experience
• Minimum 1 year of cardiac experience (both must be documented on skills checklist)
• Competency in caring for cardiac patients with conditions such as:

  • ASD (arterial septal defect), VSD (ventricular septal defect), AV Canal Defect
  • Valve replacements, Glenn and Fontan procedures, Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)
  • Post cardiac catheterization and ablations, cardiac transplant, post cardiac surgery
• Experience with Medtronic pacemakers and telemonitoring required
• Experience with BIPAP/CPAP, ventilators, high flow nasal cannula, and tracheostomies required
• Prior travel experience is required (first-time travelers are not accepted)

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA required
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Required for all adult critical care units; confirm if required for this unit
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Preferred but not required
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (confirm with program coordinator)

Clinical Competencies & Testing

• Must complete Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam within 72 hours of signing
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required for critical care units
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) required with remediation process if failed
• Color Blind Testing within 1 year of start (if applicable)

Documentation & Compliance Requirements

• Employment Application or Resume with 7 years of work history
• 2 References within the last 2 years (at least one managerial)
• Skills Checklist updated annually (must document required PICU and cardiac skills)
• Background Check within 30 days of start (including aliases, nationwide, sex offender, etc.)
• Drug Screen within 30 days of start (10-panel urine drug screen)
• Physical Exam within 12 months of start, cleared to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
• Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Respiratory Medical Clearance and Fit Test (on-site fit testing mandatory)
• Latex Allergy Questionnaire (if applicable)
• Annual Education Sign Off and Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• Vendor Medical Clearance Form if history of positive TB
• Other facility-specific documents and attestations as required

Additional Information

• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Must be competent in pediatric cardiac critical care and able to handle complex cardiac patients
• Floating assignments depend on hospital needs and skill set
• Must comply with all facility-specific policies and training requirements

This position is ideal for experienced PICU nurses with cardiac expertise who have prior travel contract experience and are ready for a 13-week assignment in a busy pediatric cardiac ICU setting.