TravelNurseSource is working with Revolution Healthcare Services to find a qualified PICU RN in Dallas, Texas, 75230!
# Job Opportunity – Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Registered Nurse – Texas**Start Date:** October 20, 2026 **Location:** Texas **Compensation:** Details provided to qualified applicants **Schedule:** Rotating weekends (day shift Saturday and Sunday, night shift Friday and Saturday); Tuesday start dates; 12-hour shifts with patient ratios of 1:2, 1:1, or occasionally 1:3 based on acuity**Highlights:**
- 27-bed Pediatric Cardiac ICU utilizing an acuity-adaptive care model for seamless ICU and step-down patient management
- Advanced cardiac surgical population including congenital heart disease patients requiring pre-op and post-op management
- Exposure to high-acuity procedures including ECMO cannulation/decannulation, CRRT, central line placement, conscious sedation, and sternal closures
- EMR: Meditech; Equipment includes Baxter and Medfusion IV pumps, Hillrom beds, Servo U ventilators, and GE radiant warmers
- Collaborative team of 90 staff members with dedicated charge nurses and patient care technicians on each shift
- Cross-training opportunities in PICU, NICU, pediatric medical-surgical, and pediatric oncology units
**Requirements:**
- Active RN license in Texas (or eligibility for licensure)
- Minimum 1 year of Pediatric CICU/CVICU experience as a staff nurse
- At least 2 years of PICU experience as a staff nurse
- Demonstrated experience caring for patients with congenital heart disease and post-operative CHD management
- Proficiency in management of arterial lines, central lines, and transthoracic lines
- Current PALS, BLS, and ACLS certifications required
- Preferred: 3-4 travel contracts in a dedicated pediatric CICU; experience with neonatal cardiac patients
**Why It's a Great Opportunity:**
This position offers the chance to work with a highly skilled, compassionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional care to the most vulnerable pediatric cardiac patients. You'll gain experience with complex congenital heart cases, advanced life support technologies, and a full range of critical care procedures while working in a supportive environment that values adaptability, teamwork, and clinical excellence.