Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - $1,696 per week in Dallas, TX

Registered Nurse (RN) | Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Location: Dallas, TX
Agency: TalentBurst, Inc.
Pay: $1,696 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 9/15/2026

About the Position

Travel RN – Peds CICU | Dallas, TX

Location: 7777 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX
Unit: 3rd Floor Children's – Pediatric CICU
Beds: 27
Shift: 7:00 PM–7:00 AM | Nights
EMR: Meditech
Ratios: 1:1, 1:2, occasionally 1:3
Weekend: Rotating — Night shift Friday & Saturday
Call: None
Scrubs: Royal Blue

Must-Have Experience

• 2+ years PICU experience as a staff RN
• 1+ year Pediatric CICU/CVICU experience as a staff RN
• 3–4 travel contracts specifically in a dedicated Pediatric CICU
• Experience caring for congenital heart disease (CHD) patients
• Strong post-operative CHD management experience
• Experience managing:
  • Arterial lines
  • Central lines
  • Transthoracic lines
• PALS, BLS & ACLS required

⭐ Preferred

• 2+ years Pediatric CICU/CVICU experience
• 1+ year caring for neonatal cardiac patients , both pre-op and post-op
• 2+ years pediatric cardiac experience in step-down/cardiology

Clinical Experience

Candidates should be comfortable with:

• Post-op cardiac/general surgical recovery
• Intubation/extubation
• Conscious sedation
• Codes
• ECMO cannulation/decannulation
• CRRT
• Manual PD
• Sternal closures
• Central/arterial line management

Floating

May float to:

• PICU
• NICU
• Pediatric Med Surg
• Pediatric Oncology

Ideal Candidate

Look for a true Pediatric Cardiac ICU traveler , not someone whose experience is primarily adult CVICU, adult ICU, or general PICU. The strongest candidates will have recent dedicated Peds CICU/CVICU experience plus multiple Peds CICU travel contracts and congenital cardiac/post-op experience .

Why TalentBurst?
At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth.

Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.