Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiology, Critical Care, Electronic Medical Records, Intensive Care, MEDITECH, Nursing, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Pediatric Nursing, Pediatrics, Peritoneal Dialysis, Pumps, Quality of Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Team Player, Technical Support, Vasoconstrictor
Job Title
Travel RN – Cardiac PICU (Nights)
LocationDenver, Colorado
Schedule / Job TypeContract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct critical care nursing to pediatric congenital cardiac patients in a 10-bed Cardiac ICU setting with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio
- Manage post-operative care including inotropic and vasopressor continuous infusions, IVF administration, and chest tube management
- Perform care of post-sternotomy and open-chest patients
- Administer and monitor moderate sedation as required by patient condition
- Operate and monitor specialized equipment including Philips monitors, Med Fusion and Baxter pumps, and advanced support devices
- Collaborate with board-certified pediatric and congenital heart intensivists and an interdisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, evidence-based critical care
Required Qualifications- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum 2 years of cardiac critical care experience
- Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications
- Proficiency with Meditech EMR
Preferred Experience / Skills- Experience with peritoneal dialysis and/or CRRT
- ECMO bedside experience
- Familiarity with advanced support technology such as Centrimag, Prismax, or Arctic Sun
Why Join Us- Join a highly experienced RN team averaging 10 years of nursing experience in a unit recognized for high engagement, a strong culture of safety, and a commitment to evidence-based practice serving a complex congenital cardiac population
- Work within a well-resourced ECMO Center environment supported by specialized equipment and a collaborative physician team dedicated to partnering with nursing staff to deliver the highest level of patient care
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Concentric Healthcare Staffing