Pediatric CVICU Registered Nurse

Location

Dallas, Texas

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

7A-7P with rotating weekends (day shift on Saturdays and Sundays, night shift on Fridays and Saturdays).

Job Description

The Pediatric CVICU Registered Nurse will provide care for critically ill pediatric patients in a high-acuity environment. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of cardiac conditions, including the management of congenital heart disease and postoperative care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate and empathetic care to pediatric patients in the CVICU.
• Manage and monitor patients with various cardiac conditions.
• Perform central line and arterial line placements.
• Administer conscious sedation and handle intubation/extubation processes.
• Assist in post-operative recovery for general and cardiac procedures.
• Handle sternal closures and comprehend codes, ECMO cannulation, and decannulation.
• Provide care involving CRRT and manual PD.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 1 year of Pediatric CICU/CVICU experience as a staff nurse.
• 3-4 contracts in a dedicated Pediatric CICU.
• At least 2 years of Pediatric ICU experience as a staff nurse.
• Experience with congenital heart disease and post-operative management of CHD patients.
• Management of arterial lines, central lines, and transthoracic lines.
• Current PALS, BLS, and ACLS certifications are required.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
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• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!