Job Title Travel RN – Pediatric Cardiac ICU (CICU/CVICU) Location Dallas, TX | Acute Care – Pediatric Cardiac ICU Schedule / Job Type Contract | 13 Weeks | Days, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Rotating Weekends | No On-Call | Tuesday Start Dates Available | Projected Start: September 15, 2026 Key Responsibilities • Provide direct patient care in a Pediatric CICU/CVICU setting using an acuity-adaptive model serving both ICU and step-down level patients for continuity of care • Manage patient ratios of 1:2, 1:1, and at times 1:3 based on census and acuity needs • Perform and assist with procedures including central line and arterial line placement, conscious sedation, intubation/extubation, sternal closures, ECMO cannulation and decannulation, CRRT, and manual PD • Provide post-operative recovery care for general and cardiac surgical patients, including management of congenital heart disease (CHD) patients • Operate unit equipment including IV pumps, GE radiant warmers, Somanetics NIRS machines, and Servo U ventilators; document using Meditech EMR • Float as needed to PICU, NICU, pediatric med-surg, and pediatric oncology units Required Qualifications • Minimum 1 year of experience as a staff RN in a dedicated Pediatric CICU or CVICU • 3–4 travel contracts in a dedicated Pediatric CICU • Minimum 2 years of PICU experience as a staff RN • Demonstrated experience caring for patients with congenital heart disease, including pre- and post-operative management • Experience managing arterial lines, central lines, and transthoracic lines • Active RN license required; PALS, BLS, and ACLS certifications required Preferred Experience / Skills • 2 or more years of Pediatric CICU/CVICU experience as a staff RN • At least 1 year of experience caring for neonatal cardiac patients, including pre- and post-operative management • 2 or more years of pediatric cardiac experience in a step-down or cardiology floor setting • Compassionate, detail-oriented team player who demonstrates adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced environment Why Join Us • Opportunity to work in a specialized, high-acuity pediatric cardiac unit with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team dedicated to continuity of care • Gain experience with advanced procedures and equipment in a well-established pediatric cardiac program