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Rotating, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Dec 21, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU position requiring 2+ years of pediatric cardiac ICU experience and a NC or compact RN license. Details Work in a 20-bed Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU within a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and teaching hospital Unit is split into two 10-bed sides mirroring each other, with a centralized nurses station and most critical patients placed nearby Very high acuity patient population ages 0-18 with congenital heart differences, post-surgical care, pre/post-transplant management, s/p cath lab, ventricular assistive devices, ECMO, Impella, dialysis, and Aquadex renal replacement therapy RN patient ratios vary by acuity: 2:1, 1:1, or 1:2 Supported by 1 health care tech per day, dedicated unit secretary each shift, free-floating charge and resource nurses, and 24/7 RT, cardiologist, and intensivist coverage Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors Floating required to PICU, NICU, and General Pediatrics as needed Rotating 12-hour shifts from 0645-1845 and 1845-0645 on a 6-week schedule cycle Weekend rotation of every other weekend or fewer, Friday/Saturday/Sunday Call requirement based on prior scheduling needs Requirements Active RN license (NC or Compact) currently in hand Current
BLS, PALS, and NIHSS Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Cardiac ICU experience in a similarly acute facility Experience with fresh open heart post-op patients and transplant care required Hands-on experience with Aquadex, Impella, and ECMO required EPIC EMR experience required Competency or willingness to float to PICU as needed Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN Must be separated from any Advocate Health Southeast facility for at least 1 year if previously in a permanent position there Additional Information Provide critical care nursing to high-acuity pediatric cardiac patients, including fresh post-op, transplant, and mechanical circulatory support cases Facility is a 247-bed Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, Chest Pain Center, Certified Stroke Center, and teaching hospital with congenital cardiology ranked #7 nationally by USNWR Unit culture emphasizes teamwork, trust, and accountability Orientation includes New Employee Orientation plus 2 days of departmental onboarding Holiday coverage expected for approximately 75% of holidays, with every other holiday required by the unit RTO requests subject to manager approval Navy scrub color required Free parking provided Traveler's permanent address must be more than 50 miles from the facility First-time travelers are welcome to apply