RN Pediatric ICU - Seasonal

Defense Mechanics Inc; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 165,312,000 - 192,864,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Medical City Dallas is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Pediatric ICU on a seasonal basis. Provide direct patient care to critically ill pediatric patients, organize and document plans of care, and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.

Requires PALS within 6 months of start, RN license within 6 months, and BCLS within 30 days. Seasonal staff work a minimum of 72 hours per pay period, with weekend shifts and potential holiday coverage; comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• RN license required
• PALS within 6 months of start date
• BCLS within 30 days of start date
• Ability to communicate and care for pediatric patients
• Use scientific knowledge and provide care across continuum

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care for critically ill pediatric patients
• Organize, implement, evaluate, and document individualized care plans
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment
• Participate in PICU initiatives and process improvements
• Provide high-quality age-specific care for neonatal to young adult patients

Skills

RN License

PALS within 6 months

BCLS within 30 days

Pediatric care

Critical care nursing

Job description

Medical City Dallas Registered Nurse Pediatric ICU Seasonal $60/ Hour Stroke response times nearly half of the national average. Cutting-edge SPOT Technology that detects sepsis earlier than the human eye. An Enhanced Surgical Recovery program that reduces opioid prescriptions and post-surgical readmissions. As a national learning health system, we're transforming care delivery, advancing clinical outcomes, and empowering our nursing teams in a collaborative effort to give people a healthier tomorrow. Join us!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Perform direct patient care within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act, with emphasis on the critically ill pediatric patient.

Organize, implement, modify, evaluate, document and maintain the plan of care. This plan will be individualized, family centered, and holistic.

Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.

Participate in PICU initiatives and process improvement.

Maintain high-quality age specific care for the neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and young adult population.

Support the mission, vision and values of the organization.

What qualifications you will need:

• PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date (RN)
• Registered Nurse must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• Associate Degree Basic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Must have the ability to communicate and care for the pediatric patient.
• Apply scientific knowledge; use a variety of equipment; and perform multiple technical procedures.
• Proactively advocate for patients and consistency educate patients/family throughout the continuum of care.
• Utilize ability to demonstrate and apply the technical, critical thinking and interpersonal skill

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS All seasonal RNs are required to work a minimum of 72 hours per pay period during the seasonal period. Within a close geography, you may be asked to float to another facility that has an emergent staffing need. Four (4) weekend shifts are required each 4 week schedule period. During the course of the 32-week period, the employee is required to work two (2) holiday shifts (defined by Department Manager or designee). Seasonal Staff are PRN status employees and are subject to first call-off. There are no guaranteed hours by the hospital. Seasonal Staff will not be eligible for extra shift bonuses (D1/CND or D2/ECD) Registered Nurses who are in the Seasonal program will have one opportunity to pass the clinical competency evaluation. Current FT/PT & PRN employees are not eligible to join the Seasonal program for 2026--27 with the exception of RNs that participated in the Seasonal program in the previous year. Current employees of HWS are not eligible for the seasonal program. Shifts may vary based on the needs of the department.

Benefits Medical City Dallas, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Medical City Dallas is recognized for its advanced medical facilities and commitment to excellence in patient care. We are an 895+ bed tertiary care center. Our medical team consists of more than 1,500 physicians, many are recognized as the world's best in their specialties. Patients travel to Medical City Dallas from all over the United States and from other countries. We offer sophisticated treatment by our 400+ in-house physician specialists. Medical City Dallas has a full-service adult hospital and pediatric hospital. We have separate adult and pediatric emergency rooms, outpatient clinics and diagnostic centers. Our providers have access to state-of-the-art technology and are pioneering new medical procedures to accommodate patient needs. As a part of the Medical City network of hospitals, patients are ensured access to leading medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our RN Pediatric ICU - Seasonal opening.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.