Registered Nurse – Pediatric Cardiac ICU (CICU)

Registered Nurse – Pediatric Cardiac ICU (CICU)

Houston, TX

Employment Type, Schedule, Compensation

• Employment Type: Full-Time

• Schedule: Nights | Rotating Weekends

• Shifts Available: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM or 11:00 PM – 11:00 AM

• Base Pay Range: $42.00 – $65.10 per hour (based on experience)

• Sign-On Bonus: Available on a case-by-case basis

• Relocation Assistance: Available on a case-by-case basis

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 Cardiac 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

Ideal For

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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