Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU position requiring 2 years of pediatric cardiac ICU experience and active NE or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Work in a Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU (CVPICU) within a children's hospital environment
• Unit has 32 beds with an average daily census of 21 patients
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2
• Patient population includes post-op open hearts, single ventricles, complex cardiac anatomy and physiology, heart transplant, and heart failure cases
• Specialized procedures include invasive cardiac monitoring (CVP, ART, RA), ECMO and CRRT exposure, vasopressors, cardiac and sedation drips
• Night shift schedule with three 12-hour shifts per week from 19:00 to 07:00

Requirements

• Active NE or Compact RN license required
• Minimum of 2 years of pediatric cardiac ICU experience
• Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required
• Experience with invasive cardiac monitoring and cardiac drips preferred
• Pediatric experience required

Additional Information

• Unit is open to first-time travelers
• Role involves caring for high-acuity pediatric cardiac patients including those with heart transplants and complex cardiac needs
• Exposure to ECMO and CRRT expected
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a critical care environment