```htmlJob Opportunity – Pediatric Cardiac ICU RN – New Jersey
Start Date: October 19, 2026
Location: Newark, New Jersey
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour shifts with every other weekend requirement. Must work or provide on-call coverage for 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's). Patient ratios of 1:2+. Float assignments to Pediatrics and NICU as needed within scope of practice.
Highlights:
- 19-bed Pediatric Cardiac ICU serving infants, children, and adolescents with complex cardiac conditions
- Epic charting system required; experience must be documented
- Work in New Jersey's premier pediatric facility with 30+ subspecialties including the state's only Cardiac ICU
- ECMO, ventricular assist device (VAD) support, and nitric oxide therapy available for advanced cardiac care
- Comprehensive support services including respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, and interpretation services
- Part of the largest healthcare system in New Jersey with robust resources and professional development opportunities
Requirements:
- Active New Jersey or Compact RN license required at time of submission
- Minimum 2 years of PICU critical care experience with at least 1 year of pediatric cardiac experience (hard requirement)
- BLS and PALS certification required; NRP preferred
- Epic charting experience required
- Previous travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers will not be considered
- Competency in congenital heart disease care including ASD, VSD, AV Canal Defect, TOF, valve replacements, Glenn and Fontan procedures, cardiac transplant, and post-cardiac surgery management
- Experience with hemodynamic monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, ventilator management, VAD support, and specialty PICU equipment including Medtronic pacemakers
- Skills in IV therapy, central line care, respiratory management (BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, tracheostomy care), medication administration (vasopressors, antiarrhythmics, anti-seizure medications), and pediatric dosage calculations using the Broselow system
- Ability to float within skillset to Pediatrics and NICU as assigned
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join the team at New Jersey's leading children's hospital, home to the state's largest Pediatric Critical Care Center and only Cardiac ICU. This facility provides life-saving care for children with the most complex cardiac conditions, offering cutting-edge therapies including ECMO and VAD support. You'll work alongside dedicated pediatric specialists in a Level IV Regional Perinatal Center, making a profound difference in the lives of children and families throughout the region.
Additional Information:
- Former employees of this health system must be separated for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
- Requested time off (7 days or less) must be confirmed prior to submission
- Approximately 18 hours of non-billable modules required, including Epic training and facility-specific competencies
- Facility may call off 1 shift per 2-week period based on census
- Navy blue scrubs required
- Local candidates accepted at the same rate as travelers
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