Cook Children's Health Care System·Fort Worth, Texas
Deliver competent, individualized nursing care to patients and families within the CICU using the nursing process. Collaborate with the clinical team to implement medical treatment plans while ensuring safety and service excellence.
Shift: Third Shift (United States of America)
Standard Weekly Hours: 36
The RN CICU (Staff DU, Designated Unit) is responsible for delivering competent, individualized nursing care to patients and families by utilizing the nursing process to augment the established medical plan of treatment within a specific clinical unit. Operating with a strong team orientation, this nurse integrates sound clinical judgment and evidence-based decision-making to address the unique needs and acuity of the unit’s patient population. The role emphasizes exceptional customer relations and professional communication, ensuring that care is delivered with both clinical precision and a high level of service excellence. By maintaining a focus on safety and collaborative practice, the RN Staff DU serves as a vital advocate for the patient while contributing to the overall effectiveness and specialized workflows of the designated clinical team.
7p - 7a
14 bed ICU with a Heart Failure program and cardiac transplant services that were added in 2026.
Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.
Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
Requires an Associate's degree in Nursing and an active, unrestricted Texas Registered Nurse license. Candidates must have at least one year of direct nursing experience and BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
Market context
In Texas, nursing roles like this often draw steady demand in dialysis and other patient-care settings because employers need licensed LVN/LPN candidates who can start safely and learn specialized workflows. These positions can be competitive when they require a current license, preferred dialysis experience, and completion of a training program soon after hire. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm you meet the license, color-recognition, and training expectations before applying.
Medical Assistant - Alliance Urgent Care
Medical Assistant - PN/NHC
Medical Assistant - PN/NHC