Registered Nurse

Pediatric Cardiac ICU Nurse — Night Shift

Position Overview

The facility seeks an experienced Pediatric Cardiac ICU nurse for a night shift (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) role in Dallas, Texas. This is a 13-week contract with a Tuesday start date.

Unit & Clinical Scope

You'll work in a dedicated Pediatric Cardiac ICU managing high-acuity and step-down level cardiac patients. The unit operates on an acuity-adaptive model with patient ratios of 1:1, 1:2, and occasionally 1:3. You'll care for children with congenital heart disease, post-operative cardiac patients, and neonatal cardiac cases requiring specialized intervention.

Typical Responsibilities

• Central line, arterial line, and transthoracic line management
• Intubation/extubation and conscious sedation
• Post-operative recovery for cardiac and general procedures
• ECMO cannulation and decannulation
• CRRT and manual peritoneal dialysis
• Code management and sternal closures

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Pediatric CVICU experience as a staff nurse
• At least 2 years of PICU experience
• 3–4 prior contracts in dedicated pediatric cardiac ICU
• Expertise in congenital heart disease and post-operative cardiac management
• Ability to manage central lines, arterial lines, and transthoracic lines
• Current PALS, BLS, and ACLS certifications

Preferred Experience

• 2+ years of Pediatric CVICU experience
• 1+ year with neonatal cardiac patients (pre- and post-op)
• 2+ years in pediatric cardiac step-down or cardiology

Schedule & Details

• Rotating weekends (night shift: Friday and Saturday)
• No on-call requirement
• 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Royal blue scrubs
• Float pool includes PICU, NICU, Pediatric Med-Surg, and Pediatric Oncology

Ideal Candidate

Compassionate, detail-oriented, hardworking team player with strong adaptability in a fast-paced environment.