Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse – PICU (Pediatric Cardiac Care Center) in Rochester, NY. Start date: 08/03/2026. 13-week travel assignment with a weekly pay range of $2,241–$2,362 and rotating 12-hour shifts (days/evenings/nights). The role supports a Pediatric Cardiac Care Center (PCCC), the only pediatric cardiac care center in Western NY, caring for infants through young adults with complex congenital or acquired cardiac conditions. On-call/callback and unit-based charging needs may apply.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,241–$2,362 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour rotating schedules (D/E/N)
- Start date: 08/03/2026
- Setting: Pediatric Cardiac Care Center, PICU, telemetry-enabled care
- On-call/callback required; charge per unit needs

Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care for pediatric cardiac patients in the PICU, including routine and emergent assessment, monitoring, and intervention.
- Manage telemetry monitoring, respond to rhythm changes, and escalate to the multidisciplinary team as needed.
- Administer medications and vasoactive infusions per physician orders, monitor for adverse effects, and document care accurately.
- Collaborate with cardiology, surgical teams, respiratory therapy, and other disciplines to implement and adjust care plans.
- Educate families and caregivers, prepare for procedures, and participate in discharge planning and care coordination.
- Ensure compliance with unit protocols, patient safety standards, and accurate charting for all shifts, including on-call situations.

Requirements
- Current RN licensure in New York (NY License ONLY)
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience with pediatric cardiac care preferred
- Pediatric Cardiac Care experience required; telemetry proficiency
- Certifications: BLS, PALS, ACLS (American Heart Association); NIHSS
- Ability to work a 3x12 rotating shift schedule (days/evenings/nights) and participate in on-call/callback as needed

Benefits and Support
- Assignment support throughout the travel duration, including credentialing and scheduling coordination
- Rotation-based scheduling with on-call responsibilities as unit needs dictate
- Continuous access to clinical resources and multidisciplinary teamwork in a specialized pediatric cardiac setting
- Opportunity for extension or additional assignments within the Healthforce network

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

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We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Job Tags

Weekly pay, Daily paid, Ongoing contract, Contract work, Temporary work, Local area, All shifts, Flexible hours, Night shift, Rotating shift, Afternoon shift

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