Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
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) 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 Qualifications

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

Required Experience & Certifications

• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU experience.
• Certifications required prior to or at start of assignment:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Additional Information

• Specialty competency exams must be passed with a minimum score of 80%.
• Annual updates required for certifications, health screenings, and competency validations.
• Documentation of good health or physical exam prior to assignment start.
• Professional references and resume/profile required for submission.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

This role is ideal for experienced pediatric CVICU nurses seeking a long-term assignment in a critical care environment with a focus on cardiovascular pediatric patients.