Pediatric Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Information Location: Dallas, TX Floor: 3rd floor Children’s Number of Beds: 27 Number of Staff: 90 Patient Ratios: 1:1, 1:2, and occasionally 1:3 General Information Our unit employs an acuity adaptive model, ensuring continuity of care for both ICU and step-down level patients. Staffing is based on patient census and acuity needs with the following structure: • Day Shift: 2 charge nurses for each unit, 1 PCT, and RNs as needed • Night Shift: 2 charge nurses for each unit, 1 PCT, and RNs as needed We utilize the following equipment: • IV Pumps (Medfusion and Baxter) • Hillrom Beds • HARD cribs and cribettes • GE Radiant Warmers • Somanetics NIRS Machines • Servo U Ventilators Our electronic medical record system is Meditech. Qualifications Required Skills: • 1 year of Pediatric CICU or CVICU experience as a staff nurse • 3-4 contracts in a dedicated Pediatric CICU • Minimum of 2 years of PICU experience as a staff nurse • Experience in caring for patients with congenital heart disease and management of postoperative CHD patients • Proficient in managing arterial lines, central lines, and transthoracic lines Preferred Skills: • 2 or more years of Pediatric CICU or CVICU experience as a staff nurse • At least 1 year of experience caring for neonatal cardiac patients (preoperative and postoperative management) • 2 or more years of Pediatric cardiac experience in step-down or cardiology floor Typical Procedures Performed • Central line and arterial line placement • Conscious sedation • Intubation/extubation • Postoperative recovery for general and cardiac procedures • Sternal closures • Codes • ECMO cannulation and decannulation • Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) • Manual Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) Personality Fit • Compassionate and empathetic care delivery • Hardworking team player • Meticulous and detail-oriented • Adaptable and flexible Required Certifications • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) • Basic Life Support (BLS) • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Floating Areas Flexible to float to PICU, NICU, pediatric med-surg, and pediatric oncology units. Dress Code Scrub Color: Royal Blue Availability Rotating weekends required (day shift on Saturday and Sunday, night shift on Friday and Saturday). No on-call duty.