TravelNurseSource is working with Catalytic Solutions to find a qualified Peds CVICU RN in San Antonio, Texas, 78229!
**Join Our Dynamic Pediatric CVICU Team!**
**Job Description:**
- **Unit Overview:**
- Located on the 4th Floor of MCH, our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a vibrant and collaborative environment.
- 24-bed unit with a dedicated team of 40 staff members.
- **Staffing Structure:**
- Day Shift: 1 Charge Nurse, 5-6 RNs (varies with census), 1 Unit Clerk.
- Night Shift: 1 Charge Nurse, 5-6 RNs (varies with census), 1 Unit Clerk.
- **Patient Ratios:**
- 2:1 for standard cases.
- 1:1 for higher acuity cases.
- 3:1 for lower acuity or step-down patients.
- **Equipment Used:**
- Vents, drips, chest tubes, central lines, syringe pumps, trachs, and gastro tubes.
- EMR system: Meditech.
- **Key Qualifications:**
- **Must-Have Experience:**
- Intubated and ventilated patients.
- ICU level of care (all body systems).
- **Preferred Skills:**
- ECMO experience (patient care, not pump operation).
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) experience.
- **Procedures Performed:**
- Central line and chest tube placements.
- Sedation, lumbar puncture, and intubation.
- **Ideal Candidate Profile:**
- Flexible to change.
- Strong communication skills with medical teams.
- Friendly and positive attitude.
- **Certifications Required:**
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support).
- **Floating Areas:**
- All children's units and NICU (PIMC, PSRG, Pediatric Hemonc, ER for inpatient holds, PCICU).
- **Dress Code:**
- Navy blue scrubs only (no t-shirts allowed).
- **Scheduling:**
- Every other weekend requirement.
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**Why Catalytic Solutions (CatSol):**
At CatSol, we connect dedicated therapists with rewarding assignments across the country. Enjoy competitive pay, seamless onboarding, and a supportive recruiter who’s with you every step of the way. Join us — where your expertise makes a difference every day.