Travel PICU RN - $1,646 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Dallas, Texas. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: CVICU Discipline: RN Start Date: 10/20/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Oct 20, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced Pediatric CICU/CVICU RN for a 13-week travel assignment requiring extensive congenital heart disease and invasive line management experience. Details Acuity adaptive 27-bed unit caring for both ICU and step-down level pediatric cardiac patients Patient ratios of 1:2, 1:1, and at times 1:3 Equipment includes Medfusion and Baxter IV pumps, Hillrom beds, hard cribs and cribettes, GE radiant warmers, Somanetics NIRS machines, and Servo U ventilators Meditech EMR used Shift runs 7A-7P with Tuesday start dates Rotating weekends required (day shift Sat/Sun, night shift Fri/Sat) No on-call requirements Floating required to PICU, NICU, pediatric med surg, and pediatric oncology Requirements Active TX or compact RN license required Current certifications: PALS, BLS, ACLS Minimum 1 year of Pediatric CICU/CVICU experience as a staff nurse required 3-4 contracts in a dedicated pediatric CICU required Minimum 2 years PICU experience as a staff nurse required Experience caring for congenital heart disease patients and post-operative CHD management required Experience managing arterial lines, central lines, and transthoracic lines required 2 years of Pediatric CICU/CVICU experience preferred 1 year experience with neonatal cardiac patients (pre-op and post-op) preferred 2 years of pediatric cardiac step-down or cardiology floor experience preferred US SSN and DOB required for consideration No gaps in work history of 90 days or more in the past 12 months Additional Information Unit performs central line and arterial line placement, conscious sedation, intubation/extubation, post-op recovery of general and cardiac procedures, sternal closures, codes, ECMO cannulation/decannulation, CRRT, and manual PD Best fit candidates are compassionate, hardworking team players who are meticulous, adaptable, and flexible Royal blue scrubs required Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility - no local candidates accepted American Traveler Job ID P-768255. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Pediatric ICU About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.