Job details

Location: Houston, TX

Salary: $48 / Hour - $72 / Hour

Registered Nurse – Pediatric CICU

Houston, Texas

Experienced Pediatric CV & Post-Operative RN Experience Required

Join a growing Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CICU) in Houston and care for critically ill pediatric patients with congenital heart disease and complex post-operative needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Pediatric ICU / Pediatric CV RN looking to join a high-acuity cardiovascular program and make a meaningful impact on children and their families.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Up to $65.10/hour base rate
  • $4.00/hour Night Differential
  • $2.00/hour Weekend Differential
  • Up to $30,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • Up to $10,000 Relocation Assistance
  • Full-Time, Permanent Position


Shift Options

Days: 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Nights: 11:00 PM – 11:00 AM



Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients with congenital heart disease and/or complex post-operative needs
  • Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document individualized, family-centered care plans
  • Provide safe, therapeutic care in a high-acuity pediatric critical care environment
  • Monitor and respond to changes in patients' clinical conditions
  • Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and the multidisciplinary care team
  • Provide ongoing patient and family education and support
  • Participate in unit-based initiatives, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice
  • Maintain a safe environment for patients, families, and staff

Qualifications

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • Minimum 1 year of recent Pediatric ICU experience in an acute-care hospital
  • Acute Pediatric Cardiovascular (CV) and Post-Operative experience required
  • Experience caring for pediatric patients with congenital heart disease and/or post-cardiac surgical needs strongly preferred
  • Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; BSN preferred
  • Candidates currently enrolled in a BSN program may be considered with completion within 24 months
  • BLS/BCLS required within 30 days of hire
  • ACLS required within 6 months of hire
  • PALS required within 6 months of hire
  • CCRN certification preferred

Ideal Background

Pediatric CVICU • Pediatric CICU • Pediatric ICU • Pediatric Cardiac ICU • Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown with Post-Op CV Experience • Pediatric Cardiovascular/Post-Op Nursing

If you have strong Pediatric CV and post-operative experience and are interested in a high-acuity CICU opportunity in Houston, I’d be happy to provide additional details.


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