Cardiovascular Pediatric ICU Registered Nurse
Long Beach, California
Miller Children's Hospital Long Beach

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (CVPICU)

Location: Long Beach, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (CTICU)
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, PM shift (1900-0730)
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in CTICU (higher value confirmed)
• First-time Travelers: Accepted if experienced in CTICU
• Floating Requirements: Must float to PICU and NICU
• On-call: Not required
• Weekend Requirement: 4 shifts per 4-week schedule
• Documentation System: EPIC

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA Provider, Instructor, or RQI acceptable
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - as applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification (required for ICU and ER)
• State License verification and NURSYS verification required
• Medication Calculation Test and EKG competency exams required
• Competency exams and color blindness testing required

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required

Schedule & Time Off

• Pre-approved time off allowed at manager’s discretion; must be included at time of submission

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Emergency Contact Form
• Background checks including 7-year history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Physical exam within 1 year
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Immunizations/vaccinations: TDAP (within 10 years), Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B titer, Varicella
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 1 year (excluding marijuana panel)
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (Nov-April), declination accepted
• COVID vaccination record preferred
• Skills checklist and internal evaluation (annual)
• References: 2 professional references required
• Employment application required

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of EPIC Education Modules prior to or at start of assignment (approx. 8 hours)
• Completion of YouLearn Modules assigned by facility
• HIPAA Education Module completion required before EPIC modules
• Review of facility policies including Hand Hygiene, Dress and Appearance, Drug and Alcohol Free Policy

Additional Notes

• Candidates within 50 miles may be eligible for local rate consideration
• Floating to PICU and NICU required
• Weekend shifts required as part of schedule

This position is ideal for experienced CTICU nurses comfortable with pediatric and neonatal critical care, EPIC documentation, and flexible floating assignments.