Registered Nurse

Pediatric Nursing Position

Location: Anschutz Medical Campus

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: 12-Hour Nights (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)

Responsibilities:

• Provide nursing care in an 82-bed pediatric unit with a patient ratio of 1:3-4, occasionally 1:2 based on acuity.
• Participate in modified self-scheduling through the internal scheduling committee.
• Work 10 weekend shifts per 8-week scheduling block (Friday, Saturday, Sunday).
• Float to various units including Medical, Oncology, Respiratory, Cardiac Acute Care, Rehab, NICU, and possible NOC sites.
• Manage high-flow oxygen weaning and administer ketamine and heparin drips.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric RN experience in a large pediatric facility.
• Minimum 2 years of specialty experience.
• Experience with Trach/Vent patients, EVD and lumbar drains, chest tubes, JP drains, central lines, TPN/Lipids, CPM/Ortho/Halo traction, and various ostomy care.
• Experience in TBI, neuro assessments, seizure management, solid organ transplant patients (liver/kidney), and trauma and rehabilitation patients.
• Required Certification: BLS

Preferred Skills:

• BSN preferred.
• Previous travel experience preferred.

Benefits:

• Access to Medfusion and Baxter Sigma IV pumps, Kangaroo feeding pumps, and CADD PCA pumps.
• VocSN trach ventilators and three additional ventilator types available.
• 24/7 respiratory support and anesthesia support as needed.