Pediatric ICU Open Heart RN
Palo Alto, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Clinical Nurse II Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Open Heart. This Registered Nurse (RN) position provides safe, individualized care for patients ranging from infancy through adulthood within a collaborative healthcare team. The role manages complex patient assignments, applies evidence-based nursing practice, supports patient- and family-centered care, and contributes to safety, quality improvement, and care coordination.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); current California Registered Nurse (RN) license; current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification; American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; minimum of 3 years of pediatric cardiovascular intensive care unit Registered Nurse (RN) experience; proficiency with clinical equipment, computers, and technology used in the nursing practice setting; ability to judiciously use and protect materials, supplies, and equipment; ability to guide, assist, and direct unlicensed assistive personnel in accordance with applicable nursing practice requirements and organizational policies.
• Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts with a minimum of 36 hours per week; day, night, or combined day-and-night shift availability may be accommodated.
• Additional Information: Provides complex patient care using the nursing process and collaborates with the interprofessional healthcare team to coordinate care. Responsibilities include supporting patient and family-centered care, applying current evidence to clinical practice, addressing safety concerns, participating in error analysis and system improvements, contributing to conflict resolution and problem-solving, and considering physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, safety, and age-appropriate patient needs.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits