What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Cardiac ICU RN position at Texas Nursing Services?
Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric Cardiac ICU (CICU)
- Houston, Texas
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Schedule: Nights, rotating weekends (7P–7A or 11P–11A)
- Pay Range: $42.03 – $65.10/hour (based on experience)
- Shift Differential: $4.00/hour nights | $2.00/hour weekends
- Sign-On Bonus: Up to $30,000
- Relocation Assistance: Up to $10,000
Overview
Join a newly developed Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) providing highly specialized care to critically ill pediatric patients with congenital heart disease and post-operative cardiac conditions.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a growing, high-acuity program with structured training, strong leadership support, and long-term career growth in pediatric cardiac critical care.
Responsibilities
Deliver direct patient care to critically ill pediatric cardiac patients in a CICU setting
Manage patients with congenital heart disease and post-operative cardiac surgery needs
Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized, family-centered care plans
Monitor patient condition, recognize changes, and respond to emergencies
Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and developmentally appropriate environment
Educate patients and families throughout the care continuum
Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, and interdisciplinary teams
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical program development
Document patient care and clinical outcomes accurately
Qualifications
Required
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
Associate Degree in Nursing (BSN required within 24 months of hire)
Minimum 1 year of recent Pediatric ICU RN experience in an acute care hospital
BLS within 30 days of hire
ACLS within 6 months of hire
PALS within 6 months of hire
Preferred
CCRN certification
Experience in pediatric cardiac ICU or post-operative cardiac care
Children’s hospital experience
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive hourly pay based on experience
Sign-on bonus up to $30,000
Relocation assistance up to $10,000
Night and weekend shift differentials
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off and retirement savings plan with employer match
Tuition assistance and continuing education support
Employee stock purchase program and additional wellness benefits
Structured 18-week training and orientation program (travel, lodging, and expenses covered)
Opportunity to help build and grow a new pediatric cardiac ICU program
Ideal For
This role is ideal for a Pediatric ICU RN seeking to advance into cardiac critical care or gain specialized experience in a growing CICU program. Strong fit for nurses who thrive in high-acuity environments and want to be part of building a premier pediatric cardiac service line.
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Salary : $42 - $65