TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Pediatrics RN in Baltimore, Maryland, 21209!
Job Title: Pediatric Stepdown Registered Nurse
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Pediatric Stepdown
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Day 3x12-Hour Rotating
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: 2 Years of Pediatric Experience Required
License: Active State RN License
Certifications: BLS, CPI
Must-Have:
Trach and ventilator management experience required
Pediatric experience acceptable with required skills
Knowledge of feeding disorders and failure to thrive
Familiarity with spinal cord injury and post-ortho surgical care
Ability to manage respiratory or cardiac patients
Description:
The Pediatric Stepdown Registered Nurse will work on a mixed unit that focuses on rehabilitation.
This unit primarily cares for pediatric and adolescent patients.
The patient population includes those with traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, gunshot wounds, motor vehicle accidents, burns, feeding disorders, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, and post-orthopedic surgical recovery.
The nurse will be expected to provide extensive therapy support including speech, physical, and occupational therapy for patients requiring rehabilitation.
Management of tracheostomies and ventilators is a critical responsibility.
Daily patient ratios will be 1:4.
Every other weekend and holiday coverage is required.
The Pediatric Stepdown Registered Nurse will float to other departments as needed, but primarily must be comfortablefloating within designated units.