RN - Pediatric CICU - Perm

Registered Nurse - Pediatric CICU (RN)

Location: Houston, TX Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent Schedule: Night Shift - Rotating Weekends Setting: Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CICU)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse - Pediatric CICU to provide specialized care to critically ill pediatric patients with congenital heart disease and post-cardiac surgery needs. Join a growing pediatric cardiac care program offering comprehensive training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to critically ill pediatric patients.
• Develop and implement individualized, family-centered care plans.
• Monitor patient conditions and ensure patient safety.
• Support pediatric cardiac surgery and post-operative care.
• Educate patients' families and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Minimum 1 year of recent Pediatric CICU RN experience in an acute care hospital.
• Experience caring for pediatric patients with cardiac conditions.
• Candidates with Children's Hospital experience preferred.
• Pediatric CVICU and pediatric post-operative cardiac experience preferred.
• CCRN certification preferred.

Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS

Schedule & Workload

• Monday-Sunday night shift rotation.
• Rotating weekends.
• 14-bed Pediatric CICU.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 2:1.
• Patients aged 1 year and older.

Training & Orientation

• Comprehensive 18-week training and orientation program.
• Onsite and simulation-based training.
• Approximately 2 weeks of training in Las Vegas.
• Additional training at designated locations.
• Travel, room, and board expenses for designated training will be covered.
• Candidates must be open to traveling for training.

Benefits & Additional Details

• $30,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Relocation assistance may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Comprehensive training and professional development.
• Opportunity to join a growing pediatric cardiac program.
• Excellent career advancement opportunities.