Pediatrics CVICU RN Job in Miami, FL

You'll provide direct nursing care to pediatric cardiac critical-care patients at Nicklaus Childrens Hospital in Miami, Florida. This is a 13-week travel assignment with a start date of November 2, 2026.

Schedule & Compensation

• 3x12 night shifts per week (36 guaranteed hours)
• $2,436 weekly pay
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirement
• Up to 7 days of pre-approved time off (holiday shifts possible but rarely scheduled for travelers)

Your Role

You'll deliver comprehensive nursing care including patient assessments, care planning, medication administration, IV-site monitoring, specimen collection, wound care, suctioning, feeding, bathing, and repositioning. You'll monitor sedation, document restraints, communicate critical lab values, and support post-procedure recovery. You'll participate in multidisciplinary rounds, promote family-centered care, and may float to other nursing units while maintaining clinical standards.

Requirements

• Active Florida RN license or active multistate eNLC license
• Minimum 2 years CVICU experience required
• Minimum 1 year ICU experience preferred
• First-time travelers accepted with 3+ years recent ICU experience
• Pediatric ICU or cardiac critical-care experience required
• Congenital heart defect experience preferred
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Current BLS, PALS, and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association)
• CPN, CCRN, and NRP certifications preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work around blood, bodily fluids, latex, and PPE

What We're Looking For

You demonstrate strong critical thinking, communication, teamwork, and accountability. You practice evidence-based nursing and can handle the dynamic demands of cardiac critical care with pediatric and occasional adult patients. Blocked scheduling may be available and will be discussed during your interview.