Travel RN - Pediatric ICU - Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU

American Traveler

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 120,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
401(k) Plan
Weekly Payroll Deposit
Free Online CEUs
Generous Housing Allowance
Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring a CVPICU Registered Nurse for a 13-week assignment at a top-ranked children's hospital in California. Requires 2+ years CVPICU and heart transplant experience, CA RN license in hand or ETA.

This travel role offers 3x12 shifts, generous housing allowance, and comprehensive benefits. You will provide critical pediatric cardiovascular care in a Level 1 trauma, Magnet-recognized teaching facility, with Epic charting and calendar-flexible weekend coverage.

Qualifications

  • Active CA RN license or ETA for licensure.
  • Current BLS and PALS certification.
  • Minimum 2 years of recent Pediatric CVICU experience.
  • Cardiac trained with heart transplant experience.
  • Prior travel experience.
  • Experience with ventilators, monitors, and EKG interpretation.
  • Strong cardiac skills including CVP monitoring, hemodynamic monitoring, and dysrhythmia management.
  • Experience with congenital heart disease/repair and post cardiac surgery care.
  • Formal training and orientation as Pediatric Cardiac ICU staff preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU (CVPICU) care within a 30-bed children's hospital.
  • Variable Day/Night shifts (3x12 hours): Days 7:00–19:00, Nights 19:00–07:00.
  • Six weekend shifts per 4-week schedule.
  • No on-call requirement.
  • Float within scope to meet facility needs.
  • Epic charting system used.
  • Scrubs of any color permitted.
  • Provide critical care nursing to pediatric cardiovascular ICU patients at a Level 1 trauma, Magnet-recognized, teaching facility.
  • Must be willing to work 2 of the following 3 holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's.
  • No RTO for Christmas Day or Eve.
  • Maximum of 6 days RTO, min 3 shifts per week.
  • First-time travelers accepted with strong relevant experience.
  • Local candidates within 50 miles not accepted.
  • Former permanent staff must be separated for at least 1 year before traveling.
  • Travelers who complete a full year must wait 90 days before returning.
  • Free traveler parking provided.

Skills

CVPICU experience
Pediatric cardiac care
Heart transplant experience
Ventilators, monitors
EKG interpretation
BLS certification
PALS certification
Travel nursing
Cardiac monitoring

Education

CA RN license

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a CVPICU Registered Nurse with 2+ years of recent pediatric cardiac ICU experience and heart transplant experience for a 13-week assignment at a top-ranked children's hospital.


Requirements
  • Active CA RN license required in hand, or a confirmed ETA for licensure to be posted
  • Current BLS and PALS certification required
  • Minimum 2 years of recent Pediatric CVICU experience required
  • Must be cardiac trained with heart transplant experience
  • Prior travel experience required
  • Experience with ventilators, multiple monitors, and EKG interpretation required
  • Strong cardiac skills including CVP monitoring, hemodynamic monitoring, and dysrhythmia management/interpretation
  • Experience with congenital heart disease/repair and post cardiac surgery care
  • Formal training and full orientation as a staff/core nurse in a Pediatric Cardiac ICU preferred

Responsibilities
  • Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU (CVPICU) setting within a 30-staffed-bed children's hospital
  • Variable Day/Night shifts (3x12 Hours), Days 7:00-19:00 and Nights 19:00-7:00
  • Weekend requirement of 6 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule (Fri/Sat nights or Sat/Sun days)
  • No on-call requirement
  • Float within scope to meet facility needs
  • Epic charting system used
  • Scrubs of any color permitted
  • Provide critical care nursing to pediatric cardiovascular ICU patients at a Level 1 trauma, Magnet-recognized, teaching facility
  • Must be willing to work 2 of the following 3 holidays, including Eves: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's
  • No RTO accommodated for Christmas Day or Christmas Eve
  • Maximum of 6 days RTO, with a minimum of 3 shifts worked per week
  • First-time travelers accepted if they have strong relevant experience
  • Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted
  • Former permanent staff must be separated from the facility for at least 1 year before being eligible to travel
  • Travelers who complete a full year at this facility or its affiliated system must wait 90 days before returning as a traveler
  • Free traveler parking provided

Benefits
  • High Pay and Bonuses
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Weekly Payroll Deposit
  • Free Online CEUs
  • Generous Housing Allowance
  • Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
  • Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
  • Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-783391

Open Positions: 4

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