Description

American Traveler is hiring a Pediatrics RN for a night shift Pediatric MedSurg unit position requiring 3 years of experience and PALS certification.

Details

• Work in the Pediatric MedSurg unit
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7p-7a)
• Every other weekend required
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Float to NICU required, with flexibility to float to other floors or campuses
• Uses Allscripts charting system; Altera experience preferred but not required
• Navy scrubs required

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and PALS certifications required; CPHON, NRP, and OCN preferred
• Minimum 3 years of pediatric nursing experience required
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Travel nursing experience required
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and central/peripheral line care
• Experience with administration of blood and blood products
• Experience with TPN/lipids administration
• Pediatric dosage calculation skills required
• Experience managing respiratory conditions including tracheostomy care, oxygen delivery systems, and chest tube management
• Ventilator and BiPAP/CPAP management experience preferred
• Experience with NG tube insertion and management, and infant feeding support
• Knowledge of seizure disorders and anti-seizure medication administration
• Experience with insulin administration; insulin pump experience preferred
• Skilled in wound assessment/care and infection prevention/isolation precautions
• Experience with indwelling urinary catheter insertion and management
• Skilled in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias preferred
• Familiarity with Pediatric Early Warning Score (PEWS) and Rapid Response Team protocols

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care to pediatric patients on a MedSurg unit
• Assist with procedures such as lumbar punctures and chemotherapy administration/monitoring
• Support oncology patients including chemotherapy symptom management
• Must live 150 miles or more from the facility to be considered
• Previous facility staff must wait at least 1 year after leaving permanent employment before returning as a traveler
• Facility conducts its own onsite drug screening, including marijuana testing, upon arrival
• Candidates must avoid substances that could result in a positive drug screen upon arrival, including CBD products
• Lab work must be completed within 72 hours of accepting the offer or have a documented completion plan
• Orientation includes non-billable training modules averaging 6-8 hours