Travel RN - Pediatrics

American Traveler is hiring a Pediatrics RN for a night shift Pediatric MedSurg unit position requiring 3 years of experience and PALS certification. Requirements Active TX or compact RN license required Current BLS and PALS certifications required; CPHON, NRP, and OCN preferred Minimum 3 years of pediatric nursing experience required Previous charge nurse experience required Travel nursing experience required Community hospital experience preferred Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and central/peripheral line care Experience with administration of blood and blood products Experience with TPN/lipids administration Pediatric dosage calculation skills required Experience managing respiratory conditions including tracheostomy care, oxygen delivery systems, and chest tube management Ventilator and BiPAP/CPAP management experience preferred Experience with NG tube insertion and management, and infant feeding support Knowledge of seizure disorders and anti-seizure medication administration Experience with insulin administration; insulin pump experience preferred Skilled in wound assessment/care and infection prevention/isolation precautions Experience with indwelling urinary catheter insertion and management Skilled in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias preferred Familiarity with Pediatric Early Warning Score (PEWS) and Rapid Response Team protocols Responsibilities Work in the Pediatric MedSurg unit Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7p-7a) Every other weekend required Patient ratio of 1:4 Float to NICU required, with flexibility to float to other floors or campuses Uses Allscripts charting system; Altera experience preferred but not required Navy scrubs required Provide direct nursing care to pediatric patients on a MedSurg unit Assist with procedures such as lumbar punctures and chemotherapy administration/monitoring Support oncology patients including chemotherapy symptom management Must live 150 miles or more from the facility to be considered Previous facility staff must wait at least 1 year after leaving permanent employment before returning as a traveler Facility conducts its own onsite drug screening, including marijuana testing, upon arrival Candidates must avoid substances that could result in a positive drug screen upon arrival, including CBD products Lab work must be completed within 72 hours of accepting the offer or have a documented completion plan Orientation includes non-billable training modules averaging 6-8 hours Benefits High Pay and Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options 401(k) Plan Weekly Payroll Deposit Free Online CEUs Generous Housing Allowance Travel and Licensure Reimbursements Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy Traveler Rewards and Discounts #J-18808-Ljbffr American Traveler