Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics in Des Moines, IA

Participate in holiday coverage - contractors are expected to work 1-2 of the upcoming Summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day) unless the unit is closed. BLS - Basic Life Support certified through AHA (American Heart Association) or ARC (American Red Cross) (documentation required).

Job ID: 899495
Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics (Nights)
Location

Des Moines, IA | Acute Care - Pediatrics
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for a pediatric population including Hematology/Oncology, Medical-Surgical, and all pediatric specialties
• Maintain patient ratios of 1:2-4 within a 14-bed unit
• Float as needed to the ED for inpatient holds and provide support coverage in NICU/PICU when required
• Document and manage patient care using EPIC EMR
• Participate in holiday coverage - contractors are expected to work 1-2 of the upcoming Summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day) unless the unit is closed

Required Qualifications

• Active Iowa RN license or Compact/Multistate license at time of submission (documentation required)
• BLS - Basic Life Support certified through AHA (American Heart Association) or ARC (American Red Cross) (documentation required)
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support certified through AHA (American Heart Association) (documentation required)
• Minimum 24 months of Pediatric and/or Oncology RN experience reflected in work history
• Pediatric experience within the previous 18 months (required)
• EPIC EMR experience within the previous 12 months (required)
• Must have completed at least one (1) prior travel contract within the previous 18 months - first-time travelers are not eligible
• Pediatric-specific skills checklist required at time of submission
• Valid driver's license (documentation required)
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible (based on driver's license)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Hematology/Oncology nursing experience (highly preferred)
• APHON (Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses) certification (nice to have)
• Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work within a specialized pediatric environment serving a diverse patient population including Hem/Onc, Med-Surg, NICU, and PICU
• Overtime may be available, with on-call and charge/preceptor opportunities for experienced travel nurses