Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics CVICU
Palo Alto, CA
Voca Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Flexible, Rotating

Required Work Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) RN experience.
• Experience caring for pediatric patients in a critical care setting.
• Ability to independently manage complex patient care assignments appropriate to your competency level.

2. Required Education

- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) — required.

3. Required Licenses and Certifications

You must have the following current licenses and certifications:

• California Registered Nurse (RN) License
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)
• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

4. Required Clinical Skills and Competencies

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to:

• Provide safe, high-quality nursing care to pediatric patients, ranging from infancy through adulthood as assigned.
• Operate clinical equipment, medical devices, computers, and other technology used in the nursing practice setting.
• Apply the nursing process and evidence-based practices to patient care.
• Recognize and address patient safety concerns and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate care with physicians and other interdisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families, respecting their preferences, values, cultural backgrounds, and care needs.
• Guide, assist, and direct unlicensed assistive personnel within the California Nurse Practice Act and organizational policies.
• Use medical supplies responsibly and prevent equipment damage, misuse, or loss.
• Demonstrate problem-solving, conflict-resolution, teamwork, professionalism, and leadership skills.

5. Preferred Qualifications

The posting lists no additional preferred education, skills, certifications, or licensure.

6. Position Details

Requirement

Details

Job title

Clinical Nurse II

Specialty

Pediatric CVICU

Job ID

65829616

Shift

Rotating, three 12-hour shifts

Guaranteed hours

36 hours

Job category

Clinical Nursing

Most Important Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for this position, you should meet all of these key requirements:

1. Have at least 3 years of pediatric CVICU nursing experience.
2. Hold a BSN degree.
3. Have an active, current California RN license.
4. Maintain current AHA BLS, PALS, and ACLS certifications.
5. Demonstrate the clinical skills and competencies required for independent pediatric critical care nursing.

Important: The three years of pediatric CVICU experience is a specific requirement. General pediatric nursing, adult ICU, or other critical care experience may not satisfy it unless the employer agrees that your experience qualifies.