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Job Opportunity: Pediatric RN CVICU

Location: Austin, Texas
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Provide nursing care in a Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU).
Nurse-to-patient ratio varies by shift and patient acuity:
- 1:1 for ICU status
- 1:2 for ICU status
- 1:3 for stepdown/non-ICU
Minimum of 2 years of experience in Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU required.

Required Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (AHA) certified
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – AHA certified

Required Licenses

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Texas
Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
Current license and primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start

Required Qualifications & Experience

Valid RN license in Texas
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including Pediatric CVICU experience
ICU experience within the last year
Experience working with Pediatric patients
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification

Additional Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

Completion of specialty competency exams and skills checklists prior to or shortly after start
Health and immunization requirements including:
- MMR (two vaccines or positive titer)
- Varicella (two vaccines or immunity evidence)
- Tdap (valid within 10 years)
- Influenza vaccine (seasonal, exemptions accepted with mask requirement)
- Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
- Tuberculosis screening (PPD or IGRA) and chest X-ray if positive
- Fit testing for respiratory protection (updated annually)
Drug screening (12-panel) within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter
Background checks including criminal, employment, and professional verifications
Completion of core competencies related to HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, and specialty-specific topics
Various professional attestations and onboarding education modules

Nurse-to-Patient Ratio

1:1 for ICU patients
1:2 for ICU patients (shift dependent)
1:3 for stepdown or non-ICU patients

Notes

This is a pediatric specialty role requiring focused cardiovascular ICU experience.
Compliance with all credentialing, licensing, and health requirements is mandatory prior to assignment start.
Ongoing competency assessments and health screenings are required throughout the assignment.

This position is ideal for experienced Pediatric CVICU RNs seeking a long-term assignment in Texas with a reputable healthcare provider.

Austin, TX

About

The Texas capital is unique, with its unofficial motto, "Keep Austin Weird." Also known as the "Live Music Capital of the World," it hosts over 250 music venues, guaranteeing live performances nearly every night of the week. But if you aren't interested in catching a show, you'll find plenty of other things to do, including spending time outdoors with over 300 sunny days a year. Hike Mount Bonnell for an awe-inspiring view over Lake Austin and the downtown skyline. You can enjoy a refreshing dip in the spring-fed waters at the Barton Springs Pool in Zilker Metropolitan Park, spread over 351 acres with miles and miles of hiking and biking trails. The park is also home to the city's botanical garden, the Austin Nature and Science Center and other attractions. Austin is famous for its food scene, particularly BBQ. Franklin Barbecue, which once served President Obama, is a local favorite.

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