Registered Nurse Pediatric Cardiac ICU CICU

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Pediatric Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse (RN) to join a high-acuity pediatric critical care environment in Houston, Texas. This role focuses on caring for critically ill pediatric patients with congenital heart disease and post-operative cardiac conditions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Pediatric ICU nurse who thrives in a specialized CICU setting, values evidence-based practice, and delivers family-centered, compassionate care.

• Provide direct nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients with congenital heart disease and post-cardiac surgery needs.
• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document individualized, family-centered plans of care.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and developmentally appropriate care environment.
• Monitor complex cardiac patients, interpret hemodynamic data, and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support optimal clinical outcomes.
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Incorporate patient and family education into all aspects of care delivery.

Required

• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of 1 year recent Pediatric ICU experience in an acute care hospital.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (within required timeframe).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (within required timeframe).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (within required timeframe).
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN); enrollment in BSN program required if not already obtained.

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• CCRN certification.
• Prior experience in a pediatric cardiac ICU or children’s hospital environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Night shift differential
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and paid family leave
• Continuing education and professional development support
• Relocation and sign-on incentives when applicable

This role is ideal for a Pediatric ICU RN with cardiac experience who is passionate about caring for critically ill children, values teamwork in a high-acuity setting, and is seeking a long-term night shift opportunity in a specialized CICU.

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