Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN)

Unit Information

Unit: Peds Step Down-4CN

Location: Denver, CO

Floor: 4th Floor

Number of Beds: 36 (all private rooms with parent sleeping accommodations)

Number of Staff: 60

General Information

This department provides care for a range of pediatric patients requiring step-down services.

• Staffing:
  • Day Shift: 1 charge nurse (patient free), 1-3 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs), occasionally a Clinical Nurse Coordinator
  • Night Shift: 1 charge nurse (patient free), 1-2 PCTs, occasionally a Clinical Nurse Coordinator
• Patient Ratios:
  • Mixed care: Step-down patients are staffed at 1:3; basic care patients are staffed at 1:4
• Equipment: Phillips Monitors
• Electronic Medical Record: Meditech

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Minimum 1-year current Pediatric RN experience
• BLS & NRP certifications
• Comfort with high flow oxygen, spinal fusions, chest tubes

Preferred Skills:

• Prior Meditech experience

Typical Procedures

• Nasogastric Tubes (NGTs)
• Foleys
• TP Tubes
• Peripheral Intravenous Catheters (PIVs)
• Phlebotomy (AccuVein available)
• Occasionally, lumbar punctures (LPs)

Personality Fit

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced department and be willing to seek and offer help. A strong team player is essential as we prioritize a fun, collaborative work environment.

Unit Guidelines

• On-site parking available, with a bridge connecting directly to the department. Free of charge.
• New travelers are not placed on the day shift; candidates must be willing to work nights.
• Prefer candidates with extensive travel experience.
• Weekend shifts are required on a rotating basis.

Additional Information

We aim to provide travelers with flexible schedules and work closely with them to accommodate their requests alongside full-time employees. This unit handles a variety of cases, excluding trauma and burn patients.