Travel Pediatric ICU Open Heart RN - $2,900 per week

Job Summary

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Open Heart (PICU OH) located in a teaching hospital with a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center. This position involves caring for high-acuity pediatric patients, including those with congenital heart differences who have undergone surgery or require advanced cardiac support. The role emphasizes teamwork and expertise in pediatric cardiac critical care.

Responsibilities

• Care for high-acuity pediatric patients aged 0-18 years with congenital heart conditions, post-surgical recovery, transplant management, and use of devices such as Aquadex (renal replacement therapy), Impella, and ECMO
• Work nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Float to Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, or General Pediatrics as needed

Required Qualifications

• Valid licensure
• BLS, PALS, NIHSS certifications
• At least 2 years of Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience in a similar facility

Unit Details

• Patient Ratios: Variable, generally 1:1, 1:2, or 2:1 depending on patient acuity
• Support within the Department: One health care technician support staff per shift, unit secretary on every shift, charge nurse, resource nurse, RT (respiratory therapist), cardiologist, intensivist, and telemetry monitoring tech available 24/7
• Technology/Equipment: EPIC electronic medical record, Alaris infusion pumps, Omnicell medication dispensers, Phillips monitors, bedside and centralized telemetry monitoring
• Support for Duties: In-house phlebotomy (not utilized for patients with central lines), IV/VAT team available, support from cardiologists, intensivists, and respiratory therapists on call

Schedule

• Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Shift times: 06:45 PM - 06:45 AM and 06:45 AM - 06:45 PM
• Every other weekend or fewer, with a rotation cycle every 6 weeks
• Start Date: 09/14/2026, End Date: 03/13/2027
• Duration: 26 weeks

Orientation

• Two days departmental orientation

Other Notes

• Scrub color navy
• Free parking
• Team-oriented unit culture emphasizing teamwork, trust, and accountability

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits