RN, CICU

CCMC Cook Children's Medical Center; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth, TX is hiring an RN Staff DU for the CICU to deliver competent, individualized nursing care within the cardiac ICU. This 14-bed unit supports heart transplant and VAD patients and emphasizes teamwork and clinical excellence.

The role requires strong clinical judgment, focus on safety, and delivering service-oriented care to patients and families in a high-acuity environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of direct nursing experience required.
• CICU and/or Critical Care experience preferred.
• Associate's in Nursing.
• Active, unrestricted TX Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• BLS - American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Deliver competent, individualized nursing care using the nursing process within the CICU.
• Collaborate with a strong team to address patient acuity and care plans.
• Maintain safety and professional communication, ensuring service excellence.

Skills

Nursing

Critical Care

BLS

TX RN license

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Location

Medical Center - Fort Worth
Department: CICU
Shift: Third Shift (United States of America)
Standard Weekly Hours: 36

Summary

The RN, Staff DU (Designated Unit) is responsible for delivering competent, individualized nursing care to patients and families by utilizing the nursing process to augment the established medical plan of treatment within a specific clinical unit. Operating with a strong team orientation, this nurse integrates sound clinical judgment and evidence-based decision-making to address the unique needs and acuity of the unit’s patient population. The role emphasizes exceptional customer relations and professional communication, ensuring that care is delivered with both clinical precision and a high level of service excellence. By maintaining a focus on safety and collaborative practice, the RN Staff DU serves as a vital advocate for the patient while contributing to the overall effectiveness and specialized workflows of the designated clinical team. 14 Bed CICU with cardiac transplant and ventricular assist devices for Heart Transplant program.

Experience

Shift: 7p - 7a
Experience 1 year of direct nursing experience required. CICU and/or Critical Care experience preferred. Associate's in Nursing. Active, unrestricted TX Registered Nurse (RN) license. BLS - American Heart Association.

Post hire Requirements

PALS or NRP and specialty certifications per unit guidelines.

About Us

Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination. Cook Children’s is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment. Promise, a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands - especially kids. This is the foundation of our organization and what drives us to blaze new trails in medical care, research, advanced technology, as well as programs and initiatives that benefit children who may not otherwise have access to quality health care. Every day our employees come to work with the intention of keeping our Promise. It's the guiding principle that helps our patients and their families get better and stay healthy. As a member of our Cook Children's team, you can be an important part of making that happen.