PICU RN
Dallas, TX
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Job Title

Travel RN – Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU/CVICU)

Location

Dallas, Texas

Schedule / Job Type

Contract (13 Weeks) | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Rotating Weekends | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to pediatric patients in an acuity-adaptive CICU/CVICU setting, managing both ICU and step-down level patients for continuity of care
• Care for patients with congenital heart disease (CHD), including pre-operative and post-operative management
• Manage and monitor arterial lines, central lines, and transthoracic lines
• Perform and assist with procedures including conscious sedation, intubation/extubation, sternal closures, ECMO cannulation/decannulation, CRRT, and manual PD
• Respond to codes and support post-operative recovery of general and cardiac surgical patients
• Float as needed to PICU, NICU, pediatric med-surg, and pediatric oncology units

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a staff nurse in a dedicated Pediatric CICU or CVICU
• Minimum 3–4 travel contracts in a dedicated pediatric CICU setting
• Minimum 2 years of PICU experience as a staff nurse
• Demonstrated experience caring for patients with congenital heart disease and post-operative CHD management
• Experience managing arterial lines, central lines, and transthoracic lines
• Active certifications: BLS, PALS, and ACLS required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• 2 or more years of Pediatric CICU/CVICU experience as a staff nurse
• At least 1 year of experience caring for neonatal cardiac patients, including pre-operative and post-operative management
• 2 or more years of pediatric cardiac experience in a step-down or cardiology floor setting
• Familiarity with Meditech EMR and equipment such as Servo U ventilators, Somanetics NIRS machines, and GE radiant warmers

Why Join Us

• Work in a specialized, high-acuity pediatric cardiac unit with a collaborative, acuity-adaptive team model that supports both ICU and step-down level care
• Gain valuable experience with advanced procedures and a diverse pediatric cardiac patient population in a well-equipped, supportive clinical environment