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Registered Nurse Pediatric Critical Care Float

Ascension Health

Austin, TXFull-time$43.14–60.9/hrSeen 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$43.14–60.9/hr
Location
Austin, TX
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

ACLS Or NRP CertificationBLS Provider CertificationTexas RN License

Job overview

The Registered Nurse Pediatric Critical Care Float provides direct nursing care across diverse specialty units at Dell Children's Medical Center in Austin. The role assesses patient needs, implements individualized care plans, executes clinical orders, and coordinates with multiple medical disciplines. A BSN and four or more years of inpatient pediatric experience are preferred. Required credentials include Texas RN licensure and BLS; ACLS/NRP must be obtained within six months of hire.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Direct Nursing CarePatient AssessmentCare PlanningClinical Order ExecutionInterdisciplinary Coordination

Qualifications

4+ Years Inpatient Pediatric ExperienceBSNACLS or NRP CertificationBLS Provider CertificationTexas RN LicenseNursing Diploma or Professional LicensureAdvanced Life Support CertificationPediatric Advanced Life Support Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave

Full job description

Your future role at a glance

  • Location: Austin, TX

  • Facility: Dell Children's Medical Center

  • Specialty: Pediatric Float

  • Schedule: Nights l Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

  • Deliver Adaptable Clinical Care: Provide high-quality direct nursing care across diverse specialty units, strictly adhering to organizational protocols while leveraging a preferred 4+ years of inpatient Pediatric experience .

  • Assess, Execute, & Monitor: Continuously assess patient needs, implement individualized care plans, and efficiently execute clinical orders while vigilantly documenting and communicating changes in patient status.

  • Lead Interdisciplinary Coordination: Act as the primary liaison across multiple medical disciplines to facilitate seamless, well-coordinated patient care and optimize outcomes.

  • Education & Certifications: BSN preferred ; possess or obtain ACLS/NRP certifications within 6 months of hire to meet market and specialty care requirements.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

  • Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

  • Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Additional Preferences:

  • Prefer 4 years or more inpatient Pediatric experience

  • ACLS/NRP preferred-will be required to obtain within 6 months of hire

  • BSN preferred

Benefits that help you thrive

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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Min Salary: 43.14

Max Salary 60.90

How this job compares

Set against the 54,828 open Registered Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$43.14–60.9/hr
  • Texas median$38–54/hr1,116 hourly ranges
  • US median$38–54/hr22,535 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $52.02/hr, is 15% above the Texas median midpoint ($45/hr) — in the top quarter of Registered Nurse hourly ranges in Texas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 4,256 open Registered Nurse jobs in Texas and 54,828 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
Registered Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (26,712 postings).
Education
4,442 of the 54,828 open Registered Nurse jobs (8%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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