TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Peds Med/Surg RN in Long Beach, California, 90806!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Pediatrics
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum of 2 years in pediatrics required.
License: Active nursing license required.
Certifications: BLS, PALS
Must-Have:
- Previous charge experience preferred.
- Patient ratio experience of 4:1.
- Experience with Epic charting system preferred.
- Experience in a trauma level II facility preferred.
Description:
Seeking a General Pediatrics Registered Nurse.
The facility allows local candidates.
Start date is ASAP.
Shift is from 07:00 to 19:30, three days a week.
First-time travel nurses are not accepted.
Floating to general pediatrics unit, hematology/oncology, NICU, and PICU required.
Every other weekend shift is mandatory, with 12 shifts in total on weekends.
No on-call requirements.
Documentation system used is Epic.
Job responsibilities include:
Administering blood and blood products.
Managing medications, including anti-seizure medications.
Assisting with lumbar punctures.
Handling body fluids post-chemotherapy.
Providing breastfeeding support and handling breast milk.
Performing central line blood draws and care.
Managing fractures and infection prevention.
Inserting and managing indwelling urinary catheters.
Administering insulin and maintaining isolation precautions.
Managing chest tubes and caring for patients with neuromuscular diseases.
Inserting and managing NG tubes.
Providing oral/nasal suctioning and oxygen delivery systems.
Calculating pediatric dosages and providing patient care in med-surg settings.
Performing peripheral line care and managing peritoneal dialysis.
Caring for patients with renal failure and seizure disorders.
Starting and maintaining IVs, including TPN and lipids.
Providing tracheostomy care and wound assessment.
The facility sees a pediatric census of 18 and serves patients aged 2 days to 21 years old.
Patient diagnoses include all medical and surgical conditions, excluding transplants and vents.
Specialized procedures involve addressing conditions such as sickle cell crises in hematology/oncology.
The environment also includes interdisciplinary support services.
No specialized equipment is required for this position.
Candidates will float within the facility based on patient census.
Previous permanent staff are not eligible for this position.