Cardiovascular Pediatric ICU Registered Nurse
Memphis, Tennessee
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: CVPICU Registered Nurse

Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for the CVPICU (Cardiovascular Pediatric Intensive Care Unit) with a focus on pediatric care. This is a travel contract position at a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center specializing in children's healthcare.

Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (CVPICU)
• Experience: Minimum 3 years recent pediatric nursing experience required (first-time travelers not accepted unless they have 3+ years recent experience).
• Pediatrics Experience: Required.
• Education: BSN preferred.
• Licensing: Must comply with Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) guidelines; pending licenses not accepted. Tennessee state license or multistate license required.
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required, but first-time travelers are generally not accepted unless they have 3+ years recent experience.
• Local Radius Rule: Candidates must be outside a 100-mile radius (locals not accepted).
• Weekend Requirement: As needed; no weekend block scheduling except by discussion during interview.

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): AHA or ARC only, required for CVPICU.
• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA or ARC only, required for all candidates except certain allied health roles.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): AHA or ARC only, required for pediatric units including PICU and CVPICU.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required for NICU and related areas (not specifically stated for CVPICU but relevant for pediatrics).
• Other certifications such as TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) preferred but not required.

Compliance and Documentation

• Background Checks: Must include statewide, county, federal, education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, sex offender search, and Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry.
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start, attesting ability to meet job demands.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually.
  • Immunizations: Proof of MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap (required for this pediatric facility).
  • Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start.
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season.
• Photo for Badge: Must meet strict guidelines similar to passport photo, taken within last 6 months.
• References: Two recent professional references required.
• Skills Checklist and Evaluations: Annual updates and internal evaluations required for candidates employed with agency for one year or more.

Additional Notes

• Scheduling: No block weekend scheduling except by prior discussion.
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs for RNs; no prints or embroidered scrubs allowed.
• Fit Testing: 3M N-95 mask fit test required annually; must pass prior to start.
• EPIC Experience: Questionnaire required for RNs; opportunity to test out of EPIC training if experienced.

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric ICU nurses with strong pediatric skills and certifications, looking for a travel contract in a specialized pediatric trauma center.