Travel Pediatric CVICU RN - $2,189 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVPICU for a travel nursing job in Austin, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVPICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/18/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 18, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatric CVICU position requiring at least 2 years of pediatric cardiovascular ICU experience.

Details

• Work in a 24-bed pediatric cardiac ICU with a 12-bed overflow unit
• Patient population includes congenital heart disease/defects, post-surgical repair, heart failure, arrhythmias, transplant, and VAD cases
• Age range spans neonatal through young adult, with occasional adult CHD patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2 for ICU status and 1:3 for stepdown/non-ICU overflow patients
• 13-week contract with shifts scheduled 07:00-19:30

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS, PALS, and ACLS (AHA required)
• Minimum 2 years of pediatric cardiovascular ICU experience required
• Nursys license verification required within 30 days prior to start

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to pediatric cardiac patients across a wide age range
• Radius rule applies, allowing local candidates at a reduced rate depending on distance from facility
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P-759636. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Pediatric ICU

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