Travel Contract

Pediatric CVICU RN
San Antonio, Texas
Children's Hospital of San Antonio

$1,873-2,375/week
Posted 3 days ago
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RN - CVICU

Location: San Antonio, Texas Employment Type: Travel, Full Time Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in Texas
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Pediatrics CVICU experience (2 years)
  • Pediatrics CVICU experience within the last year
  • Experience working with Pediatric Cardiac patients (chest tubes, pacing wires, ventilators, vasoactive infusions)
  • Current BLS certification issued by American Heart Association
  • Current ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association
  • Current PALS certification issued by American Heart Association

Role Summary

  • Practices independently in the same or similar clinical setting, with awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation
  • Provides routine and complex care, planning for long-range goals
  • Manages clinical contingencies and delegates to other care providers as needed
  • Applies the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation) consistent with ANA Scope and Standards of Practice
  • Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families
  • Administers medications and treatments per protocol, monitors effectiveness and side effects, and documents patient history, symptoms, medications, and care given
  • Assesses learning needs and educates patients, families, and caregivers

Onboarding and Competency

  • Newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within 30 days of hire
  • New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member
  • Onboarding requires completing the entry competency validation and a Critical Care department-specific competency validation
  • Annual competency verification must be completed

Facility

Children's Hospital of San Antonio

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  • Childrens
  • 196 beds
ADDRESS333 North Santa Rosa AvenueSan Antonio, TX 78207
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About San Antonio, TX

As a Travel Pediatric CVICU Nurse in San Antonio, TX here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in San Antonio is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for residents.
Weather
  • The average high in summer is around 95°F, while the average low in winter is around 40°F, offering a mix of hot summers and mild winters.
Furnished Housing
  • Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in San Antonio, with a variety of choices available for travel nurses.
Transportation
  • San Antonio is relatively car-friendly, with a well-connected road network.
  • Public transportation options include buses and a streetcar system, providing convenient travel within the city.
Demographics
  • San Antonio is a diverse city with a wide range of demographics.
  • It has a relatively young population, and common health issues may include allergies due to the climate.
  • There is a large population of travel nurses in the area, creating a supportive community.
Things to Do
  • San Antonio offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a rich cultural heritage with art and music events, and a strong focus on sports and outdoor activities.
  • The River Walk, the Alamo, and the Tower of the Americas are popular attractions for both locals and visitors.
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