Pediatric Cardiac ICU RN
Denver, Colorado
Presbyterian/Saint Luke's Medical Center

Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatric Cardiac ICU (PICU) Travel Position

Location

• Denver, Colorado

Unit Information

• Pediatric Cardiac ICU with 10 beds
• Staffed by approximately 6 RNs partnering with the PICU team
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:2 for critical care patients
• Equipment includes Phillips monitors, Medfusion and Baxter infusion pumps
• Electronic Medical Record system: Meditech
• Schedule: 36 hours per week, typically 4 shifts per 4-week schedule (weekends included)
• Shift times: Primarily 7 PM to 7 AM

Patient Population & Care

• Care for congenital cardiac patients including post-operative care for sternotomy/open chest
• Management of inotropic and vasopressor continuous infusions, intravenous fluids, chest tubes
• Moderate sedation procedures performed
• Unit serves as the hospital’s ECMO center for medical neonates and cardiac patients
• Advanced equipment used: CentriMag, PrisMax, Arctic Sun

Team & Culture

• Experienced RN team averaging 10 years of nursing experience
• High engagement and culture of safety scores
• Collaborative environment with board-certified pediatric/congenital heart intensivists
• Emphasis on evidence-based practice, prevention, and quality metrics
• Supportive multidisciplinary team focused on compassionate critical care and family-centered care

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado
• Minimum 2 years of cardiovascular pediatric intensive care unit (CVPICU) experience, including experience within the last year
• Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• De-escalation skills in a healthcare setting

Preferred Skills (Not mandatory but highly valued)

• Experience with peritoneal dialysis and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)
• ECMO bedside experience

Personality & Work Style

• Flexible and adaptable
• Strong communication skills
• Organized and enjoys teaching and resourcing others

Contract Length

• 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)

This position offers the opportunity to work with a highly skilled team in a specialized pediatric cardiac critical care environment, providing advanced care to a complex patient population with excellent support and resources.