Peds CVICU - Registered Nurse - $2,628 per week

Trusted Health; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 113,750 - 127,400; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Pediatric CVICU Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel assignment in Little Rock, AR. The role requires an Arkansas RN license, strong experience in Pediatric CVICU, and various certifications including BLS and ACLS. The nurse will provide specialized care and collaborate with the ICU team during night shifts. Competitive pay at $2,628 per week is offered.

Qualifications

• Must have Arkansas license or compact license.
• Minimum 36 months of RN experience, 12 months CVICU experience.
• 3 months of travel experience required.
• Flu vaccination required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in a Pediatric CVICU setting.
• Perform procedures and diagnostics for cardiac ICU patients.
• Collaborate with ICU team for managing patients with heart conditions.
• Utilize unit equipment and systems effectively.
• Support nursing and ancillary staff as needed.
• Adhere to shift and scheduling requirements.

Skills

Pediatric CVICU experience

Epic experience

BLS certification

PALS certification

ACLS certification

ECMO certification

Education

RN license in Arkansas

Tools

Pyxis

Job description

Overview

Peds CVICU - Registered Nurse - $2,628 per week

Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This approach provides more transparency, reduces calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses who have switched to a modern way to work.

Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM

Experience details are provided below in the Qualifications section.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in a Pediatric CVICU setting for neonatal to adult patient population.
• Perform procedures and diagnostics described for cardiac ICU patients (see unit details for scope).
• Collaborate with ICU team to manage patients with congenital heart defects, heart failure, cardiac transplant, dysrhythmias, and related conditions.
• Utilize unit equipment and systems (Pyxis, barcode scanning, GE, Servo, ECMO) as part of daily operations.
• Support nursing and ancillary staff (CNA/PCT) as needed; typical nurse/patient ratios are 1:1 in ICU and 1:2-3 in Intermediate areas.
• Floating to additional units within the ICU cluster as required by staffing; travelers are prioritized for floating.
• Adhere to shift, scheduling, and holiday requirements as determined by management.

Qualifications

• Must have an Arkansas license or compact license (required for submission).
• Minimum 36 months of RN experience with some in the last 12 months.
• At least 12 months of Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) experience.
• 3 months of travel experience required; any amount of months is acceptable.
• Experience with Epic is preferred.
• Experience with Pyxis is preferred.
• Must have 1 year PEDS CV and 1 year Adult CV or 2+ years combined in PEDS/Adult CV.
• Floating required within the ICU cluster (NICU, PICU, Burn PICU); travelers are first to float.

Licensing, Certifications, and Requirements

• Current BLS, PALS, ACLS, and ECMO certifications required.
• RN license: AR; Licensure type: registered; Certifications include ACLS, PALS, BLS, ECMO.
• Flu vaccination required for submission (declinations not accepted).
• Pre-employment health documents and certifications may be required; upload to profile to expedite onboarding.

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: 1/1
• Shift Type: Night
• Contract Date: 2025-10-06
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3

Unit details: Arkansas Children’s Hospital is a 359-bed, trauma 1, teaching hospital. NICU/PICU floating rules apply; travel nurses are prioritized for floating.

Additional Details

• AUTO OFFER - NO INTERVIEW: Interview may be requested for one match; if an offer is extended, a yes/no response is required within 24 hours.
• 3 days maximum time off; 1 reference from last 12 months required; proof of identification required.

Location

Little Rock, AR