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

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

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Travel RN – Pediatric Cardiac ICU (CICU/CVICU)

Location

Dallas, TX | Acute Care – Pediatric Cardiac ICU

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Days, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Rotating weekends (Saturday & Sunday on days) | No on-call required | Tuesday start dates available

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to pediatric cardiac ICU and step-down level patients within an acuity-adaptive care model, with patient ratios of 1:1, 1:2, or up to 1:3 based on census and acuity
• Manage and monitor arterial lines, central lines, and transthoracic lines; assist with central line and arterial line placement
• Support pre-operative and post-operative management of patients with congenital heart disease (CHD), including post-op recovery from general and cardiac procedures and sternal closures
• Perform or assist with procedures including intubation/extubation, conscious sedation, ECMO cannulation and decannulation, CRRT, and manual PD
• Respond to and participate in code situations as needed
• Document patient care accurately using Meditech EMR; may float to PICU, NICU, pediatric med-surg, or pediatric oncology as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in Texas (or compact eligibility)
• Minimum 1 year of Pediatric CICU/CVICU experience as a staff nurse
• Minimum 2 years of PICU experience as a staff nurse
• 3–4 prior travel contracts in a dedicated Pediatric CICU
• Demonstrated experience caring for patients with congenital heart disease and post-operative CHD management
• Experience managing arterial lines, central lines, and transthoracic lines
• Required certifications: PALS, BLS, and ACLS

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 equipment such as Servo U ventilators, Somanetics NIRS machines, GE radiant warmers, and Medfusion/Baxter IV pumps

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work within a high-acuity, specialized pediatric cardiac program caring for some of the most complex congenital heart disease patients in a well-staffed, team-oriented environment
• No on-call requirements, providing a more predictable schedule during your travel assignment