Pediatric Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Omaha, Nebraska
Children's Hospital & Medical Center

Travel Registered Nurse (CVPICU) - Omaha, Nebraska

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with cardiac ICU and pediatric experience for a travel contract position in a pediatric cardiac ICU unit.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in cardiac ICU and pediatrics
• Unit accepts first-time travelers (prior travel experience not required)

Patient Population & Unit Details

• Patient Diagnoses: Post-op open hearts, single ventricles, complex cardiac anatomy/physiology, heart transplant, heart failure
• Unit Beds: 32
• Average Daily Census: 21
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Special Procedures: Invasive cardiac monitoring (CVP, ART, RA, etc.), ECMO & CRRT exposure or experience, vasopressors, cardiac drips, sedation drips

Required Certifications

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

Required Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Nebraska

Required Qualifications & Compliance

• Valid RN license in Nebraska
• Minimum 2 years of CVPICU experience, including experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience working with pediatric patients

Additional Notes

• The unit accepts first-time travelers; prior travel experience is not required.
• Candidates must complete a facility-specific Cognito form prior to start.
• Compliance with all background checks, health documents, and certifications is mandatory before starting the assignment.