Pediatric Registered Nurse

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health is the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 20 years! This teaching hospital integrates clinical care with existing providers, The George Washington University Hospital, and the Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. This clinical integration establishes a robust system of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it will ensure residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community. Responsibilities Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health is the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 20 years! This teaching hospital integrates clinical care with existing providers, The George Washington University Hospital, and the Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. This clinical integration establishes a robust system of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it will ensure residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community. This full-service hospital includes 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for physician offices, clinics, a community space, a 500-car garage and a helipad for emergency transports. We are seeking an experienced Pediatric Emergency Registered Nurse (Full Time-Days) Our ideal candidate provides compassionate, high-quality emergency nursing care to infants, children, adolescents, and young adult patients in a fast-paced Pediatric Emergency Department setting. The Pediatric Emergency Registered Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care for a wide range of urgent and emergent conditions. This role requires strong clinical judgment, rapid decision-making, and the ability to remain calm under pressure while delivering safe, family-centered care. The Pediatric ED RN collaborates closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and ancillary staff to ensure timely treatment, stabilization, and discharge or admission planning. Responsibilities include triage, medication administration, IV starts, monitoring patient responses, assisting with emergency procedures, patient/family education, and maintaining accurate documentation in the electronic medical record. Job Duties / Responsibilities Provide direct, age-appropriate nursing care to infants, children, adolescents, and pediatric patients in the emergency setting. Perform rapid assessments, triage patients, and prioritize care based on acuity level. Initiate emergency interventions for trauma, respiratory distress, seizures, dehydration, infections, and other urgent conditions. Administer medications, IV therapy, blood products, and treatments safely in accordance with provider orders. Monitor patient condition, vital signs, pain levels, and response to treatment; report changes promptly. Assist physicians and advanced practice providers with procedures such as splinting, suturing, sedation, and resuscitation. Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, discharge instructions, and follow-up care. Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including respiratory therapy, radiology, lab, case management, and security. Ensure a safe, clean, and child-friendly environment while supporting infection prevention standards. Participate in pediatric codes, trauma activations, and disaster/emergency preparedness events. Serve as an advocate for patients and families while delivering compassionate, family-centered care. Precept new staff and support quality improvement, patient safety, and departmental initiatives. To learn more visit or As a Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center Employee You Will Be Part Of An Exceptional Team With The Following Benefit Offerings Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. Requirements Qualifications DC RN License required. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (BSN preferred). Minimum of 1–2 years of recent pedatric emergency nursing experience required Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required. Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required. 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