Job Title Travel RN – Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU/CVICU) Location Dallas, Texas Schedule / Job Type Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Rotating Weekends | No On-Call Key Responsibilities • Provide direct nursing care to pediatric cardiac ICU and step-down level patients within an acuity-adaptive care model, with patient ratios of 1:1, 1:2, or 1:3 based on census and acuity needs • Manage and monitor arterial lines, central lines, and transthoracic lines for critically ill pediatric cardiac patients • Support and participate in procedures including central line and arterial line placement, conscious sedation, intubation/extubation, sternal closures, ECMO cannulation/decannulation, CRRT, and manual PD • Provide post-operative recovery care for patients undergoing general and cardiac procedures, including management of congenital heart disease (CHD) patients • Operate and monitor unit equipment including IV pumps, GE radiant warmers, Somanetics NIRS machines, and Servo U ventilators • Document accurately using Meditech EMR and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including charge nurses and patient care technicians Required Qualifications • Minimum 1 year of experience as a staff nurse in a Pediatric CICU or CVICU • Minimum 2 years of experience as a staff nurse in a PICU setting • 3–4 prior travel contracts in a dedicated Pediatric CICU • Demonstrated experience caring for patients with congenital heart disease, including pre-operative and post-operative management • Proficiency with management of arterial lines, central lines, and transthoracic lines • Active BLS, PALS, and ACLS certifications required Preferred Experience / Skills • 2 or more years of experience as a staff nurse in a Pediatric CICU or CVICU • At least 1 year of experience caring for neonatal cardiac patients, including pre-operative and post-operative management • 2 or more years of pediatric cardiac experience in a step-down or cardiology floor setting • Compassionate, detail-oriented, and adaptable team player with strong critical thinking skills Why Join Us • Opportunity to work in a high-acuity, specialized pediatric cardiac unit with a collaborative, multidisciplinary care team • Gain valuable experience across a broad scope of advanced cardiac procedures and cutting-edge pediatric critical care technology