Registered Nurse - Pediatric

RN Medical - Surgical (Pediatrics)

Location: Anschutz Medical Campus

Unit Name: Level 6 – SMSC Surgical Multidisciplinary Specialty Center

Position Title: RN Medical - Surgical (Pediatrics)

Total # of Unit Beds/Suites/Deliveries: 82 beds (all private)

Nurse-Patient Ratio by Shift: 1:3-4 (occasionally 1:2 based on acuity)

Nursing ratios are an estimate made in good faith and may vary by department/facility demands

This position is IVS to Manager. Please provide your candidates availability so that our IVS Manager can schedule a call and interview. This step is required. The Candidate should expect a phone call from the unit manager Danielle (Dani), for introductions following the Cross Country interview.

Dates: 12/16/25 to 03/21/26

Length of Assignment: 13 weeks

Shift: 12-hour nights (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM)

Self-Scheduling: Modified, request process via internal scheduling committee

50-Mile Radius Rule: Applies

Floating Requirements: 1st to float to LV7, LV8, LV9, CPCU, NICU & Network of Care

Call Requirements: None

Weekend Requirement: 16 weekend shifts in a 13-week contract (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

Holidays: Must work any holidays as needed for scheduling

Prior Travel Experience: Preferred

Best fit traveler is someone with an open mind, flexible and positive attitude ready to hit the ground running.

Minimum Clinical Experience Required: Minimum 2 years as a Pediatric RN in a large pediatric facility

Minimum 2 years in specialty

Experience with trach/vent; EVD/lumbar drains; chest tubes; JP drains; central lines; TPN/Lipids; CPM/ortho/halo traction; colostomy/ileostomy/cecostomy/nephrostomy; TBI/Neuro assessments/seizure management; solid organ transplant (liver/kidney); trauma and rehab (rehab side relocating in December)

Certifications Required: BLS Certifications

Preferred: BSN

Special Equipment: Medfusion & Baxter Sigma IV pumps Kangaroo feeding pumps CADD PCA Ventilators: VocSN (trach vent), plus 3 types available Respiratory support available 24/7 Anesthesia available as needed

Unit-Specific Procedures and Protocols: RN starts IVs (team assistance available) Ketamine and heparin drips High-flow weaning (RN responsible)

RTO Policy: No RTO approved within the first two weeks of assignment RTO not requested at the time of submission may not be approved.

Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Policy: Medical and religious exemption requests allowed for the 2025-2026 season Full exemption form must be included in the submission package