CVPICU Registered Nurse
Memphis, Tennessee
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: CVPICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position in Cardiovascular Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (CVPICU)
• Pediatric experience is required
• Weekend shifts as needed; weekend block scheduling not accommodated (discuss scheduling requests during interview)
• Local candidates within 100 miles are not accepted (strict radius)
• First-time travelers not accepted unless they have 3+ years recent pediatric nursing experience
• Pending licenses are not accepted; must comply with Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) guidelines

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee
• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• Pediatric nursing experience
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Experience & Travel Requirements

• Pediatric nursing experience required (minimum 3 years recent experience for first-time travelers)
• Prior travel experience is required (first-timers not accepted unless 3+ years recent pediatric experience)

Background & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 60 days of start including: statewide, county, federal searches, and education verification (diploma/transcript not accepted in lieu)
• Sex offender search required separately
• Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry search required
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated annually
• Two recent professional references required
• Skills checklist and internal evaluation required annually or if employed with agency for 1+ year
• Submission packet includes application, references, skills checklist, state license verification, and certifications

Facility & Dress Code Notes

• Facility is a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center
• Scrub colors: Navy blue for RNs; no prints or embroidered scrubs allowed
• Photo badge required prior to start with strict guidelines (passport-style photo, no hats, no glasses with glare, no facial piercings)
• Business casual dress code with white lab coat for RN Case Managers (not applicable here but noted)

Additional Notes

• All Return to Office (RTO) restrictions must be included at time of submission; no changes after offer
• EPIC questionnaire required for RNs (testing out of EPIC training possible if experienced)
• Confidentiality acknowledgment must be signed prior to start
• Onsite fit test and Cerner questionnaire may be required if applicable

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric RNs with CVPICU skills seeking a travel contract in a specialized pediatric intensive care setting.