PICU

Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool RN — Austin, TX

Night Shift | 13-Week Contract

This role places you in a Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool supporting high-acuity pediatric patients across the PICU, NICU, and Cardiovascular ICU. Depending on census needs, you may also float to acute medical-surgical units or the emergency department.

Shift & Schedule

• Nights: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week

Clinical Responsibilities

• Deliver direct nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients across multiple specialty units
• Implement, monitor, and document individualized patient care plans
• Communicate patient status changes to the multidisciplinary team
• Coordinate with physicians, specialists, and ancillary staff for seamless care transitions
• Identify and facilitate discharge planning needs

Unit Details

• Setting: Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool (PICU, NICU, CVICU)
• Ancillary support: Charge nurse and PCTs on each unit
• Scrub color: Navy blue

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in a pediatric ICU, CVICU, or NICU
• Active RN license (Nursys verification required)
• BLS, PALS, and ACLS certifications required

Preferred Qualifications

• Acute care or emergency room experience
• TNCC certification

Contract Details

• Location: Austin, TX
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start date: November 29, 2026