Registered Nurse Pediatric CVICU

Ascension; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Pediatric CVICU Travel Registered Nurse to deliver specialized, compassionate care to critically ill children in a high-acuity cardiac unit. You will assess, plan, and implement evidence-based nursing care for post-operative and medically complex pediatric cardiac patients.

You will manage ventilators, vasoactive infusions, and invasive lines, respond rapidly to emergencies, educate and support families, and follow safety and infection-control standards while floating

Qualifications

• Clinical experience in pediatric CVICU settings.
• Ability to manage ventilators for critically ill children.
• Experience with vasoactive infusions and invasive lines.
• Respond quickly to emergencies and coordinate patient care.
• Educate families and collaborate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care to pediatric cardiac patients.
• Assess, plan, and implement nursing care.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Educate and support families; document meticulously.

Skills

Pediatric CVICU

Ventilator management

Vasoactive infusions

Invasive lines care

Emergency response

Job description

Ascension is seeking a Pediatric CVICU Travel Registered Nurse to deliver specialized, compassionate care to critically ill children in a high-acuity cardiac unit. You will assess, plan, and implement evidence-based nursing care for post-operative and medically complex pediatric cardiac patients, manage ventilators, vasoactive infusions, and invasive lines, and respond rapidly to emergencies. Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, educate and support families, maintain accurate documentation, and follow safety and infection-control standards while floating as needed within Ascension facilities.