Travel Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU RN - $3,737 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVPICU for a travel nursing job in Omaha, Nebraska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVPICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU position requiring 2 years of CVPICU experience and PALS certification.

Details

• Work in the Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU (CVPICU) of a children's hospital
• 32-bed unit with an average daily census of 21 patients
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Every other weekend required (Saturday/Sunday)
• Care for patients with post-op open hearts, single ventricles, complex cardiac anatomy/physiology, heart transplant, and heart failure
• Utilizes invasive cardiac monitoring including CVP, ART, and RA lines
• ECMO and CRRT exposure or experience needed
• Administers vasopressors, cardiac drips, and sedation drips
• Unit accepts first-time travelers

Requirements

• Active RN license (Nebraska or Compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS (CCRN preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of CVPICU experience required
• Pediatric cardiac ICU experience required
• Skilled in respiratory care including ventilator management, ETT/NT suctioning, ABG interpretation, and tracheostomy care
• Experience with arterial line management, central line care, and IV therapy
• Proficient in administration of antiarrhythmics, continuous sedation, and IV vasopressors
• Experience with pediatric dosage calculations and use of the Broselow system
• Skilled in hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation/management of dysrhythmias
• ECMO and pulmonary artery pressure (PAP) line management experience preferred
• Post cardiac surgery care experience required

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to pediatric patients with complex cardiac conditions
• Former permanent employees of the facility are not accepted for travel assignments
• Must reside outside a 100-mile radius from the facility to be eligible for the position
• Candidates with PICU primary experience but floated to Cardiac ICU should note frequency of float assignments in their work history

American Traveler Job ID #P-741119. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Pediatric ICU - Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU

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