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

Job Opportunity: RN - CVICU (Travel)

Location: San Antonio, Texas
Employment Type: Travel
Shift: Days (7 AM - 7 PM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a competent Registered Nurse with pediatric cardiac experience, including care involving chest tubes, pacing wires, ventilators, and vasoactive infusions. The nurse practices independently in a critical care setting, providing both routine and complex care while managing clinical contingencies and delegating tasks appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care following the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Address complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families.
• Administer medications and treatments per protocol; monitor for side effects and effectiveness.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
• Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Meet organizational competencies related to leadership and clinical practice.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
• CVICU experience within the last year; 0 years of CVICU experience acceptable.
• Experience working with pediatric patients required.

Certifications & Licenses

• Valid RN license in Texas.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association.