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Pediatric ICU RN (PICU)

Overview

Location: Austin, Texas
Employment type: Long-term assignment (LTA)
Contract length: 13 weeks
Shift: 18:45 - 07:15

Unit Details

High-acuity, fast-paced PICU with 24 beds in a central location
Level 1 trauma center
Patient mix includes neurology, renal, pulmonary, surgical, and medical ICU patients
Floats to all areas when needed, including CVICU
Also includes a 12-bed PICU at a second campus
Dress code: navy scrubs; pediatric print tops allowed

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Texas
PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care (2 years of experience)
PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care experience within the last year
BLS issued by American Heart Association
PALS issued by American Heart Association
ACLS issued by American Heart Association
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Driver's License

Onboarding Requirements

Health and immunizations:
- MMR: two documented doses or positive IgG titer; no declinations accepted
- Varicella: two documented doses, serological immunity, or verified history; no declinations accepted
- Tdap: valid 10 years from administration; no declinations or attestations accepted
- Hepatitis B: completed 3-vaccine series or signed, dated declination
- Influenza vaccine: flu season is October 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027; declinations accepted but mask required at all times
- TB: 2-step PPD or IGRA (with timing requirements), with annual TB questionnaire
- Health statement: statement of good health or physical exam before first assignment, updated annually
- Fit test: required, preferred before start (can be completed onsite; PAPR not completed onsite), updated annually
- 11-panel drug screen: within 30 days before first assignment, updated annually
Background and verification:
- Criminal background check (includes SSN trace, OIG, and sex offender searches), within 90 days of first assignment, updated yearly
- EPLS check within 90 days of start
- Education verification within 90 days of start (diplomas not accepted)
- Employment verification for the past 7 years, updated yearly
Identification: Valid driver's license or state ID, not expired, with address matching the file
Onboarding: 6-hour pre-hire education, with attestation uploaded by the agency; contract worker onboarding completed onsite; confirmation of assignment on agency letterhead, updated with each extension

Optional

Unit-specific checklist (optional for onboarding; must be uploaded within 1 week)
Positive PPD with negative chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire
BLS, PALS, and ACLS (listed as optional at submission; required at onboarding)

Austin, TX

About

The Texas capital is unique, with its unofficial motto, "Keep Austin Weird." Also known as the "Live Music Capital of the World," it hosts over 250 music venues, guaranteeing live performances nearly every night of the week. But if you aren't interested in catching a show, you'll find plenty of other things to do, including spending time outdoors with over 300 sunny days a year. Hike Mount Bonnell for an awe-inspiring view over Lake Austin and the downtown skyline. You can enjoy a refreshing dip in the spring-fed waters at the Barton Springs Pool in Zilker Metropolitan Park, spread over 351 acres with miles and miles of hiking and biking trails. The park is also home to the city's botanical garden, the Austin Nature and Science Center and other attractions. Austin is famous for its food scene, particularly BBQ. Franklin Barbecue, which once served President Obama, is a local favorite.

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