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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.