CVPICU Registered Nurse
Seattle, Washington
Seattle Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: CVPICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Seattle, Washington
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Specialty: Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care (CVPICU)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift Options:

  • Night Shift: 3 shifts/week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
  • Day Shift: 3 shifts/week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Guaranteed Hours: Yes
• Weekend Shifts: 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week schedule
• Ratios: 1:1 or 1:2 patient-to-nurse ratio
• Rotation: Day/Night rotating shifts approximately every 6 weeks (subject to unit needs)
• On-call: Yes
• Floating: Clinicians may float within their scope to meet facility needs
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Washington
• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit (CVPICU) experience
• CVPICU experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience working with pediatric patients

Facility Highlights

• Pediatric teaching hospital with Magnet designation and Level I Trauma center
• Total staffed beds: 407
• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub color: Any color or T-shirt top, must be age-appropriate and kid-friendly
• Parking: Available at variable cost depending on shift and lot

Scheduling Notes

• Scheduling weeks run Monday through Sunday
• Night shift travelers may be scheduled the night before orientation start
• Only pre-approved contract shifts guaranteed off

Additional Requirements & Notes

• E-Verify required for all placements
• Background checks must be current and complete before start; no pending searches allowed except limited county civil searches under specific conditions
• Candidates educated outside the U.S. must provide foreign equivalency education evaluation if applicable
• Mandatory completion of facility-specific training modules prior to start (approx. 8 hours)
• Candidates must complete all assigned modules; login information provided by facility IT
• Math test and EKG test required onsite; remediation allowed without cancellation
• Respiratory protection training provided by facility via online platform
• Meal waiver agreement required only if waiving second meal period (not mandatory)

Important Compliance & Documentation

• Annual EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Transcript or diploma required for all RNs
• Annual respirator medical clearance required for those using respirators
• WA State Patrol (WATCH) search required within 12 months and every 2 years thereafter

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric cardiac ICU nurses with strong clinical skills and prior travel contract experience, seeking a structured travel assignment in a high-acuity pediatric setting.