Registered Nurse - Pediatrics

Registered Nurse Pediatrics

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Rotating

Location: Holy Cross Health Silver Spring, MD Unit: 8W Acute Pediatrics

Position Purpose

Join our dynamic 8W Acute Pediatrics team, a 16-bed postpartum and pediatric unit that collaborates closely with our 68-bed Maternity Suites. As a Registered Nurse in this setting, you will provide compassionate, evidence-based care to both pediatric and postpartum patients in a family-centered environment.

What You Will Do

• Deliver direct nursing care to pediatric and postpartum patients utilizing the nursing process
• Effectively communicate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
• Provide education to patients and families regarding newborn care and pediatric conditions
• Offer lactation support and promote mother-infant bonding
• Adapt care plans using critical thinking and clinical judgment
• Collaborate with pediatric hospitalists, nurse practitioners, and other departments including the ED and surgical services

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program; Associate's in Nursing required, BSN or MSN preferred
• Experience: 12 years of pediatric nursing experience required
• Licensure: Current Maryland RN license or compact state equivalent
• Certifications:
• BLS from American Heart Association (required)
• NRP and PALS (required)
• Additional specialty certifications as applicable

Position Highlights

• Work in a collaborative, family-centered unit serving a diverse community
• Opportunity to impact both pediatric and maternal outcomes
• Supportive leadership and ongoing professional development
• Be part of one of the busiest birthing hospitals in the region

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from first day of employment.
• Retention Bonus eligible (must have 1 year of prior experience in this unit)
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.
• Our mission and core values are what drives each member of Holy Cross Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.

Pay rate: $38.92 - $55.68

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.