Pediatric ICU RN
Austin, Texas
TXAUS Ascension Dell Children Medical Center

Pediatric ICU Nurse - Austin, Texas

Job Details

• Specialty: RN PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit)
• Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Work Environment:

  • High acuity, fast-paced 24-bed PICU
  • Level 1 Trauma Center
  • Patient populations include neurology, renal, pulmonary, surgical, and medical ICU cases
  • Floating to CVICU and NICU as needed
  • Navy scrubs and pediatric print tops allowed

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Texas
• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current Driver's License

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Professional documents:

  • Resume/Profile
  • Two professional references
  • Signed assignment agreement (offer letter and confirmations)
  • Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender, and EPLS within 90 days of start
  • Employment verification for past 7 years
  • Education verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days of start
• Health and safety:

  • Current immunizations and health screenings including:

    • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations)
    • Varicella (two vaccines, immunity evidence, or history; no declinations)
    • Tdap (valid within 10 years; no declinations)
    • Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination
    • Influenza vaccine recommended during flu season (mask required if declined)
    • 2-step PPD or IGRA testing with annual TB questionnaire
    • Fit test for respiratory protection (preferred before start)
    • Health statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
  • Drug screening: 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
• Competency and skills:

  • Specialty exam with minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years
  • Core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics, updated every 3 years
  • EKG exam with minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years
  • Skills checklist completed within one year of start and updated annually
• Additional onboarding:

  • Color vision test, updated every 3 years
  • Nursing contract worker onboarding completed onsite
  • Education attestation completed pre-hire
  • Nova StatStrip pre-hire modules completed prior to clearance

Additional Notes

• Floating to other ICU areas (CVICU, NICU) may be required
• Facility requires navy scrubs or pediatric print tops
• Driver’s license or state ID must be current and address compliant with licensing requirements

This position is suited for experienced pediatric ICU nurses comfortable in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment with multiple specialty ICU exposures and comprehensive credentialing and compliance requirements.