RN Pediatric CICU

Med Career Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 81,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Night shift differential

Job summary

Med Career Solutions is seeking a Pediatric CICU Registered Nurse to deliver specialized critical care for infants and children with congenital heart disease, including post-surgical patients. You will build individualized care plans, partner with families, and contribute to a high-performance cardiovascular ICU team.

Qualified candidates will hold an active RN license and a BSN, with at least 1 year of pediatric ICU experience.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required.
• BSN required.
• At least 1 year of pediatric ICU RN experience in an acute care hospital.
• BCLS/BLS within 30 days of start date; ACLS within 6 months; PALS within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialized critical care to pediatric patients with congenital heart disease and post-surgical needs.
• Develop individualized care plans and document care accurately.
• Champion family-centered care and involve parents in care decisions.
• Maintain patient safety, monitor conditions, and respond to changes promptly.
• Educate families about conditions, treatment plans, and discharge needs.
• Participate in CHSU initiatives and quality improvement projects.
• Collaborate with the care team for coordinated, compassionate care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Education

BSN

RN licensure

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CICU)

Are you a passionate Pediatric ICU nurse ready to make a life-changing difference for children and their families? Join our Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CICU), where your clinical expertise, compassion, and dedication will help care for critically ill infants and children with congenital heart disease and complex cardiac conditions.

As a Pediatric CICU Registered Nurse, you’ll be part of a specialized team committed to exceptional care before and after congenital heart surgery. You’ll have the opportunity to use your critical thinking skills, strengthen your cardiovascular nursing expertise, and support families through some of their most important moments.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, embrace teamwork, and are passionate about caring for critically ill children, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every shift.

Why Join Our Pediatric CICU Team?

• Make a Life-Changing Impact: Deliver specialized, compassionate care to critically ill infants and children with complex cardiac conditions.
• Grow Your Critical Care Expertise: Build on your pediatric ICU experience in a highly specialized cardiovascular environment.
• Be Part of a Collaborative Team: Work alongside dedicated healthcare professionals who share a commitment to clinical excellence and positive patient outcomes.
• Support Families When It Matters Most: Provide family-centered care, education, and reassurance throughout each child’s treatment journey.
• Earn Competitive Compensation: Receive a competitive hourly rate, additional shift differentials, and a sign-on bonus opportunity.
• Explore Relocation Support: Relocation assistance may be available on a case-by-case basis.

What You’ll Do

As a Pediatric CICU RN, you will play a vital role in delivering safe, individualized, and evidence-based care to children with congenital heart disease and those recovering from cardiac surgery.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Deliver Specialized Critical Care: Provide direct nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients with congenital heart disease and complex cardiac conditions, including patients undergoing or recovering from cardiac surgery.
• Develop Individualized Care Plans: Assess patient needs and organize, implement, modify, evaluate, and document comprehensive plans of care tailored to each child.
• Champion Family-Centered Care: Partner with parents and caregivers, incorporating their needs, concerns, and participation into the care process.
• Maintain a Safe Healing Environment: Promote patient safety, recognize changes in clinical condition, and respond promptly to evolving patient needs.
• Educate and Empower Families: Integrate teaching into daily nursing care to help families understand their child’s condition, treatment and ongoing care needs.
• Contribute to Clinical Excellence: Participate in Children’s Heart Service Unit (CHSU) initiatives and process improvement efforts that support quality, safety, and exceptional patient outcomes.
• Collaborate Across the Care Team: Work closely with fellow nurses and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated, compassionate care.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for a dedicated pediatric critical care nurse who combines strong clinical judgment with compassion, adaptability, and a commitment to helping children and families navigate complex medical journeys.

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• At least one year of recent Pediatric ICU RN experience in an acute care hospital.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS/BLS) certification within 30 days of your employment start date.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within six months of your employment start date.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within six months of your employment start date.

Preferred Qualification

• Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification.

Compensation and Shift Details

• Salary Range: $42.03–$65.10 per hour, based on years of experience.
• Shift: Night shift with rotating weekends.
• Night Shift Differential: Additional $4 per hour.
• Sign-On Bonus: $30,000.
• Relocation Assistance: Considered on a case-by-case basis.