TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Peds ER RN in Norfolk, Virginia, 23507!
Job Title: Registered Nurse, Pediatric Emergency Room
Profession: RN
Specialty: ER PEDS
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: 2 years in Pediatric Emergency Room
License: RN (Compact Accepted)
Certifications: PALS; BLS; CERT-Crisis Prevention Intervention; CPI Blue Card
Must-Have: Triage experience; TNCC; ACLS
Description:
Registered Nurse in Pediatric Emergency Room is responsible for delivering patient care in a fast-paced environment.
Candidate must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in Pediatric Emergency Room.
Licensure as a Registered Nurse is required, and compact licenses are accepted.
Current certifications in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) are mandatory.
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification is required.
Triage experience and certifications in Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) are essential.
This role includes working with a nurse to patient ratio of 1:4.
Common diagnoses treated include asthma, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), and neonatal fever.
Special procedures may involve moderate sedation, chest tube setup and care, and CPAP/BiPap therapy.
Candidates should be comfortable with breathing treatments, blood product administration, and rapid sequence intubation.
The unit features 31 to 40 beds.
Nurses will collaborate with ancillary staff, including technicians and licensed practical nurses.
Critical care experiences include managing cases involving burns, trauma, and surgical patients.
This position involves contributing to a team that cares for pediatric patients in a variety of emergency situations.