Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) Registered Nurse in San Antonio, TX

Elevate your nursing career in a dynamic pediatric cardiovascular intensive care environment with this full-time, night shift opportunity. This critical care role provides complex and routine patient care for pediatric cardiac patients and allows you to apply advanced nursing skills in a supportive, high-acuity setting.


Schedule/Hours:

• Full-time, 7PM - 7AM
• Night shift

Qualifications:

• Active RN license in the state of Texas or a compact state
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (AHA)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• At least one year of experience in a critical care or CVICU setting preferred; new graduates with strong clinical rotations may be considered
• Previous pediatric cardiac experience (competence with chest tubes, pacing wires, ventilators, vasoactive infusions) required
• Attendance at New Nurse Orientation within 30 days of hire required
• Willingness to complete all onboarding, competency, and department-specific validations

Responsibilities:

• Deliver holistic nursing care using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation) to critically ill pediatric cardiovascular patients
• Effectively address the complex psychological, emotional, and physiological needs of patients and families
• Administer medications and treatments, monitoring for efficacy and side effects per established protocols
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient history, medications, symptoms, and interventions
• Educate patients and families on care plans, treatments, and resources as appropriate
• Participate in competency validation and continual skills development

Benefits/Perks:

• Opportunity to build and refine pediatric cardiac critical care expertise
• Supportive onboarding with experienced preceptors and robust orientation
• Collaborative multidisciplinary environment
• Ongoing professional development and training

Advance your practice in a role where your expertise makes a direct impact on young lives. If you have the skills and passion for pediatric cardiovascular critical care, apply today to take the next step in your nursing journey!