CVICU
Pediatric Cardiac Nurse
Position Overview
The facility seeks an experienced Pediatric Cardiac Nurse for a full-time role in the cardiac intensive care unit. This 13-week contract runs 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM shifts.
Clinical Scope
You'll provide routine and complex nursing care for pediatric cardiac patients, including management of chest tubes, pacing wires, mechanical ventilation, and vasoactive infusions. You'll use the full nursing process—assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation—to address increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer medications and treatments per protocol; monitor for side effects and effectiveness.
- Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care delivered.
- Assess learning needs and educate patients, families, and caregivers.
- Manage contingencies and delegate appropriately to optimize patient care.
- Complete all competency verification requirements.
Requirements
- License: RN license in Texas or compact state.
- Certifications: Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS (AHA) required.
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
- Experience: 2 years in pediatric cardiac nursing or critical care setting.
Onboarding
All new hires attend orientation within 30 days and are preceptored by a trained staff member. Organizational and unit-specific competency validation is required.
Contract Details
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: November 15, 2026
- Location: San Antonio, TX