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

Job Opportunity: Pediatric RN CVICU

Location: Austin, Texas
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment
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 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 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.
• 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 Requirements

• Completion of specialty competency exams and core competencies with minimum passing scores.
• Compliance with health and safety requirements including:

  • Immunizations: MMR, Varicella, Tdap, Influenza (seasonal)
  • Tuberculosis screening (PPD or IGRA) and chest X-ray if applicable
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or documented declination
  • Drug screening (12-panel) within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter
  • Fit testing for respiratory protection
• Background checks and employment verifications as required.
• Completion of onboarding and training modules specific to the specialty and facility protocols.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Ongoing competency and health requirements must be maintained throughout the assignment.
• Nurse-to-patient ratios and care expectations are critical for patient safety in this specialty area.

This position is ideal for experienced Pediatric CVICU nurses seeking a long-term assignment in a critical care setting.