Travel RN - Pediatrics

Travel RN - Pediatrics

American Traveler

Sacramento, California, United States

$2,558.01/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Pediatrics RN with CA licensure, PALS certification, and willingness to float to PICU/NICU.

Details

• Primary placement in the Pediatrics unit with floating to PICU/NICU required
• Pediatric MedSurg, Pediatric Oncology, and Pediatric Step Down patient populations
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current BLS and PALS certifications required
• APHON certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of pediatric nursing experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• PICU and NICU float experience preferred
• Experience with IV therapy/phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Experience administering blood and blood products, TPN/lipids, and medications including anti-seizure medications
• Pediatric dosage calculation skills required
• Experience with feedings (bottle, breast, gavage), NG tube insertion/management, and breastfeeding support
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE, wound assessment/care, and indwelling urinary catheter management
• Experience with oxygen delivery systems, oral/nasal suctioning, and chest tube management
• Experience with seizure disorders, neuromuscular disease, and PEWS/Rapid Response Team protocols
• Chemotherapy administration, monitoring, and body fluid handling experience preferred
• Central line blood draw and post cardiac catheterization care preferred
• Telemetry remote monitoring experience preferred
• 2 supervisor references obtained within the past year required

Additional Information

• Provide direct pediatric nursing care across MedSurg, Oncology, and Step Down populations
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius to qualify for local rate
• Returning travelers must have been separated from the facility for at least 1 year
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract
• Only 1 holiday request approved per contract, covering New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Must complete lab work within 3-5 days of contract signing
• 7-year work history verification required for all candidates