Pediatric ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Information Location: Dallas, TX • Number of Beds: 27 • Number of Staff: 90 • Type of Staff: Acuity adaptive model cares for both ICU and step down level patients for continuity Shift Information Shifts available: • Day Shift: 2 charges for each unit (ICU and step down), 1 PCT, RNs based on census and acuity needs • Night Shift: 2 charges for each unit (ICU and step down), 1 PCT, RNs based on census and acuity needs Patient Care Details Patient Ratios: • 1:2, 1:1, and at times 1:3 Type of Equipment: • IV Pumps: Medfusion and Baxter • Beds: Hillrom, HARD cribs, and cribettes • GE Radiant Warmers • Somanetics NIRS Machines • Servo U Vents Electronic Medical Records (EMR): Meditech Qualifications Required Skills: • 1 year of Pediatric CICU/CVICU experience as a staff nurse • 3-4 contracts in a dedicated Pediatric CICU • 2 years minimum PICU experience as a staff nurse • Experience with managing congenital heart disease and postoperative care of CHD patients • Experience with arterial lines, central lines, and transthoracic lines Preferred Skills: • 2+ years of Pediatric CICU/CVICU experience as a staff nurse • At least 1 year of experience with neonatal cardiac patients (pre-op and post-op management) • 2+ years of pediatric cardiac experience in step down or cardiology floor Typical Procedures • Central line and arterial line placement • Conscious sedation • Intubation/Extubation • Post-operative recovery of general and cardiac procedures • Sternal closures • Codes • ECMO cannulation and decannulation • Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) • Manual Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) Best Personality Fit • Compassionate and empathetic care delivery • Hardworking team player • Meticulousness • Adaptability and flexibility Required Certifications • PALS • BLS • ACLS Floating Areas Possibility of floating to: • PICU • NICU • Pediatric Med Surg • Pediatric Oncology Dress Code Scrub Color: Royal Blue Weekend and On-call Requirements Rotating weekends required (Days: Saturday and Sunday, Nights: Friday and Saturday). No on-call required.