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

Job Opportunity: Pediatric RN - Cardiac ICU

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

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in a Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU setting.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio varies by shift and patient acuity:

  • 1:1 for ICU status patients
  • 1:2 for ICU status patients
  • 1:3 for stepdown/non-ICU patients

Required Experience & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with pediatric patients in an inpatient setting
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Licenses

• License verification and primary source verification required within 30 days prior to assignment start.

Additional Required Qualifications & Compliance

• Completion of specialty competency exams and core competencies with minimum passing scores.
• Health and immunization requirements including but not limited to:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Tdap within last 10 years
  • Influenza vaccine (seasonal, with mask requirement if declined)
  • Tuberculosis screening (2-step PPD or IGRA, chest X-ray if positive)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination
  • Fit testing for respiratory protection
• Drug screening (12-panel) within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter.
• Background checks including criminal, employment, and education verifications.
• Completion of onboarding requirements including unit-specific training, skills checklists, and electronic health record system testing.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• All credentials and verifications must be current and compliant with facility policies.
• Ongoing competency and health requirements must be maintained throughout the assignment.

This position is ideal for experienced Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU RNs seeking a specialized critical care role in a pediatric setting.