Job Title: Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Pediatric ER
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum of 2 years pediatric experience within an Adult/Pedi combined ER or a Pediatric ER
License: Current nursing license required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH, PALS, ENPC
Must-Have: ENPC certification required prior to signing
Must be willing to work holiday shifts, including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day for holiday pay.
No holiday requests off for starts in December.
Travelers will be scheduled for weekends as needed.
Travelers are expected to work two out of three winter holiday bundles.
Must have pediatric dosage calculations, phlebotomy, starting IVs, and interpretation of 12-lead EKG experience.
Triage experience is required.
Trauma/resuscitation experience is preferred.
Description:
The Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse will provide essential care in a fast-paced environment.
You will work with a team to assess, stabilize, and treat pediatric patients.
The nurse will float to pediatric admission floors as necessary based on staffing needs.
Daily census is expected to be approximately 70 patients.
The ratios are typically 4:1, but may increase during high census periods.
The Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse will be responsible for performing assessments, initiating IVs, and managing patients with various diagnoses.
Interdisciplinary support includes services such as respiratory, interpretation, radiology, social services, and pharmacy.
You will be required to manage arterial lines, administer blood products, and operate under critical care protocols.
Strong ER experience is essential, particularly for those with limited travel experience.
Modules may be required for compliance and will be completed annually.
All required certifications must be current.
Travelers must be mindful of potential floating requirements and be prepared to adapt to the needs of the unit.