Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics in North Carolina

Registered Nurse (RN) | Pediatrics
Location: North Carolina
Agency: MARS Solutions Group
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with MARS Solutions Group to find a qualified Pediatrics RN in North Carolina!

RN - Pediatric Oncology/Hematology

• About Facility:


• 1 Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27157


• 885 licensed beds


• Level 1 Trauma Designation


• Teaching Hospital: Yes, Academic Medical Center


• Chest Pain Center


• Stroke Center


• Unit Information:


• Beds: 16 on PHO and 16 on PA


• Average 14-32 patients per day


• Minimum Years of Experience required?


• PHO: 1 year in Pediatric hem/oncology acute care


• PA: 1 year in pediatric acute care


• Will you accept a first-time traveler?Yes, with a strong pediatric background


• Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:


• Leukemia, solid tumors, sickle cell crisis, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, behavioral health overlay, general adolescent medicine


• Patient Ratios:


• RN :


• Peds Hem/Oncology - 1: 3-4


• Peds Adolescent Medicine - 1:4-5


• CNA: 1:6-16


• Required Licensure & Certifications:


• PA: BLS, PALS preferred


• PHO: BLS, PALS preferred, APHON required chemo certification required


• Skills required:


• Central line management, chemo administration, strong pediatric assessment and critical thinking.


• Support within the Department:


• CNA: vital signs, ADL, safety rounding, I&Os


• Receptionist/HUC


• Charge nurse


• Phlebotomy


• IV/VAT Team - for difficult peripheral access


• Resource Nurse: availability varies


• RT, 24/7


• Hospitalist, 24/7


• Intensivist, 24/7


• Bedside telemetry monitoring, no Tele tech is available.


• Technology/Equipment:


• EMR: Epic


• IV Pump: Alaris


• Med dispensing: Omnicell


• Monitors:


• Unit specific equipment:


• Floating: If yes, where?


• Will work routinely between PA and PHO and other units in Brenner except Peds ED.


• Orientation (facility and unit) :


• NEO


• 2 days departmental


• Other notes:


• Scrub Color: Royal blue, can wear pediatric appropriate scrub top


• Parking: Free


• Unit Culture: Team oriented, supportive, and family centered. High emphasis on professional growth, education and safety.

About MARS Solutions Group

MARS Solutions Group Provides a Combination of People, Process, and Technology Offerings Designed From Experience and Grounded in Expertise.

We put the human touch into your human capital acquisition and solutions development by delivering solutions tailored to your specific challenges and partnering with you as you reach your potential.

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