Travel RN - Pediatrics

Travel RN - PediatricsAmerican TravelerLong Beach, California, United StatesAssignment type: travelShift: DaysLength (weeks): 13$1,996.11/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is hiring a Pediatrics RN with at least 2 years of experience and PALS certification for a day shift assignment requiring CA licensure.DetailsWork in the Pediatric MedSurg unit of a hospital settingPatient ratio of 1:4Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 0700-1930Every other weekend required, totaling 12 shifts (day shifts Sat & Sun, night shifts Fri & Sat)Floating required to General Peds, Peds Hem/Oncology, NICU, and PICU based on censusNo on-call requirementsUses Epic EMRRequirementsActive CA RN license required in hand at time of considerationCurrent BLS and PALS certifications requiredMinimum 2 years of pediatric nursing experience requiredPrior travel nursing experience requiredEpic charting experience preferredTeaching hospital and Trauma Level I/II experience preferredSkilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and administration of blood and blood productsExperience with central and peripheral line care and managementExperience administering TPN/lipids and emergency medications, including anti-seizure medicationsSkilled in pediatric dosage calculationsExperience assisting with lumbar punctures and managing neuromuscular disease and seizure disorders preferredRespiratory care skills including BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tube management, oral/nasal suctioning, oxygen delivery, and tracheostomy careExperience with body fluid handling post-chemotherapy preferredExperience supporting breastfeeding and handling breast milk preferredSkilled in NG tube insertion and managementExperience managing orthopedic fracturesKnowledge of infection prevention, isolation precautions, and PPEWound assessment and care skillsExperience with indwelling urinary catheter insertion and management, and peritoneal dialysis/CAPDKnowledge of renal failure managementExperience with insulin administrationOne professional reference required within the last 2 yearsAdditional InformationProvide general pediatric nursing care with floating responsibilities across multiple specialty units based on census needsPre-approved time off must be submitted at the time of consideration; no additional time off requests accepted afterwardFirst-time travelers will not be considered for this positionPrevious permanent staff members are not eligible for considerationLocal candidates accepted at a lower rateHours per week: 36Hours per shift: 12