Description

American Traveler is hiring a Pediatrics RN with 2+ years of pediatric experience and prior travel assignment experience for a 13-week day shift contract requiring a CA RN license.

Details

• Primary unit is Pediatrics with potential to float to PICU/NICU
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hour shifts from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Epic EMR experience required
• Pediatric MedSurg, Pediatric Oncology, and Pediatric Step Down settings

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• BLS and PALS certifications required
• APHON certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of pediatric nursing experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• PICU and NICU float experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and administration of blood and blood products
• Experience with central line and peripheral line care preferred
• Experience with pediatric dosage calculations and emergency/anti-seizure medications
• Skilled in respiratory care including chest tube management, suctioning, and oxygen delivery systems
• Experience monitoring Pediatric Early Warning Score (PEWS) and Rapid Response Team protocols
• Two supervisor references obtained within the past year required

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across pediatric medical-surgical, oncology, and step-down settings
• May float to PICU/NICU as needed with preferred prior float experience
• Local candidates accepted at local rate within a 50-mile radius
• Returning employees must have a 1-year separation before returning as a traveler
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract
• Only 1 holiday may be requested off per contract, with holiday coverage expected for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
• Must complete required lab work within 3-5 days of contract signing
• First-time travelers are not eligible due to required prior travel experience