Description

American Traveler is hiring a Pediatric Medical RN with Level 1 trauma experience and pediatric trach/home ventilator care skills for a hospital-based role.

Details

• Pediatric Medical unit within a hospital setting caring for patients from newborn to 18 years of age
• No specific patient population focus, requiring a wide range of nursing experience including respiratory and GI care
• Experience required with pediatric patients who have trachs and are on home ventilators
• Day shift schedule, 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week, 36 hours weekly

Requirements

• Active OK state or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and PALS certifications from the American Heart Association
• Minimum of 1 year RN experience required
• Up to 1 year of Level 1 trauma experience required
• Associate's Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred
• Strong knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, and techniques
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills required
• Full date of birth and Social Security number required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care to an assigned group of pediatric patients across a broad age range
• Administer medications and monitor IV infusions and blood products
• Document patient responses to nursing interventions and communicate changes to physicians
• Assist physicians with examinations and minor diagnostic procedures
• Collaborate with patients and families regarding care plans and discharge instructions
• Delegate tasks appropriately to support staff
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible for consideration
• Facility enforces strict credentialing and compliance deadlines with no allowance for start date delays
• Returning workers limited to one contract extension up to 26 weeks total, followed by a required 6-month separation before reapplying