Pediatric RN

Alright, let's talk about this travel nurse gig. It's a bit different from your standard hospital posting, so I'll lay it out straight.

The Role & The Schedule

This is for the Associate Travel Program, specifically in Pediatric Cardiovascular ICUs. You'll be working nights, 36 hours a week, at Ascension acute care hospitals. The location isn't fixed; you could be placed locally or nationally depending on where the need is. That's the travel part.

The gross weekly rate goes up to $2,864.

What You'd Be Doing

• Providing direct nursing care based on established policies.
• Your day involves implementing, monitoring, and recording patient care plans.
• You'll coordinate care with other disciplines and carry out orders from physicians and nurses.
• A big piece is assessing patients and managing discharge planning alongside the rest of the team.

What You Absolutely Need to Have

Let's get into the non negotiables. These aren't preferences; they're requirements to even be considered.

• A Registered Nurse license. You need this before your hire or transfer date. If you're traveling, you must have either a compact RN license or a state license for where you're assigned before you start.
• A BLS Provider certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. You've got to get this within one month (30 days) of starting.
• A Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification, also from AHA or Red Cross. This one needs to be obtained within six months (180 days) of your start date.
• A nursing diploma from an accredited school or college.
• At least one year of experience as an RN in an acute care setting. Not a clinic, not home health; acute care.

What Would Make You a Standout

If you've got a year or more of experience specifically in a pediatric cardiovascular ICU? That's exactly what they're hoping to find. It's the top preference for this role.

The Benefits They Offer

Ascension talks up their culture; nonprofit, Catholic health system, all that. They've won some "Best Places to Work" awards and call themselves a Military Friendly Gold Employer. Here's what they list for benefits; just know that options and eligibility depend on your position, scheduled hours, and location. This stuff can change, and your recruiter will have the final details.

• Health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription plans with HSA/FSA options.
• Financial stuff: a 403(b) plan with an employer match, financial planning resources, hardship help, plus disability and life insurance.
• Time off: pro rated paid time off and holidays.
• Career growth: They have something called Vocare for Ascension paid tuition reimbursement professional development online learning.
• Support programs: An Employee Assistance Program counseling peer support spiritual care stress management resources.
• Family benefits: parental leave adoption assistance other family benefits.
• A few other things: optional legal insurance optional pet insurance transportation savings.

The Official Stuff & How to Apply