CVICU Registered Nurse
San Antonio, Texas
Children's Hospital of San Antonio

Job Opportunity: RN - CVICU (Travel)

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

Job Summary

Seeking a competent Registered Nurse with pediatric cardiac experience to provide routine and complex care in a critical care setting. The nurse will practice independently, manage clinical situations, and delegate tasks appropriately.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Texas
• Minimum 1 year of CVICU experience, with CVICU experience within the last year
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.

Position Requirements

• New hires must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days.
• Preceptorship by a trained staff member with competency validations during onboarding.
• Completion of annual competency verifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care following ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Address complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families.
• Administer medications and treatments per protocol, monitoring for side effects and effectiveness.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
• Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, families, and caregivers.

Additional Information

• Temp-to-perm opportunity possible.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.