Pediatric ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Unit Information

Location: Dallas, TX

• Number of Beds: 27
• Number of Staff: 90
• Type of Staff: Acuity adaptive model cares for both ICU and step down level patients for continuity

Shift Information

Shifts available:

• Day Shift: 2 charges for each unit (ICU and step down), 1 PCT, RNs based on census and acuity needs
• Night Shift: 2 charges for each unit (ICU and step down), 1 PCT, RNs based on census and acuity needs

Patient Care Details

Patient Ratios:

• 1:2, 1:1, and at times 1:3

Type of Equipment:

• IV Pumps: Medfusion and Baxter
• Beds: Hillrom, HARD cribs, and cribettes
• GE Radiant Warmers
• Somanetics NIRS Machines
• Servo U Vents

Electronic Medical Records (EMR): Meditech

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• 1 year of Pediatric CICU/CVICU experience as a staff nurse
• 3-4 contracts in a dedicated Pediatric CICU
• 2 years minimum PICU experience as a staff nurse
• Experience with managing congenital heart disease and postoperative care of CHD patients
• Experience with arterial lines, central lines, and transthoracic lines

Preferred Skills:

• 2+ years of Pediatric CICU/CVICU experience as a staff nurse
• At least 1 year of experience with neonatal cardiac patients (pre-op and post-op management)
• 2+ years of pediatric cardiac experience in step down or cardiology floor

Typical Procedures

• Central line and arterial line placement
• Conscious sedation
• Intubation/Extubation
• Post-operative recovery of general and cardiac procedures
• Sternal closures
• Codes
• ECMO cannulation and decannulation
• Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
• Manual Peritoneal Dialysis (PD)

Best Personality Fit

• Compassionate and empathetic care delivery
• Hardworking team player
• Meticulousness
• Adaptability and flexibility

Required Certifications

• PALS
• BLS
• ACLS

Floating Areas

Possibility of floating to:

• PICU
• NICU
• Pediatric Med Surg
• Pediatric Oncology

Dress Code

Scrub Color: Royal Blue

Weekend and On-call Requirements

Rotating weekends required (Days: Saturday and Sunday, Nights: Friday and Saturday). No on-call required.