Registered Nurse – Pediatrics (RN)

General Information

Join a dedicated team of healthcare professionals in a pediatric unit with the following details:

Unit Specifics

• Number of Beds: 15
• Patient Ratios: 1:4, 1:5
• Unit Staffing Description: Unit Secretary and Nurse Externs available per diem
• Type of Equipment: Baxter Pumps, Medfusion Pumps, Medtronic Vital Sync Remote Surveillance System
• Documentation System: Meditech

Scheduling Requirements

• Weekend Commitment: Every other weekend
• Shift Work: Saturday/Sunday and P shift work Friday/Saturday

Floating Policy

Travelers may float to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for step-down patients and may also be assigned to the Labor and Delivery Recovery Post-Partum unit for the care of healthy newborns. Adult care support may also be needed as Techs.

Patient Experience Requirements

1-3 years of pediatric nursing experience preferred.

Required Skills and Certifications

• Clinical Skills: Head-Toe Assessment, IV Placement, Medication Administration, Respiratory Support, Nasogastric/Gastric Tube Feeding, Lab Collection, Use of Oxygen Therapy Devices (Nasal Cannula, High Flow Set Up)
• Must Have: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Skills Needed: Chest Tube Maintenance
• Procedures Performed on Unit: Blood Transfusion Administration, Nasogastric Tube Placement, IV Placement

Dress Code

Required uniform consists of Navy Blue Scrubs. Pediatric scrub tops are also permitted.

Unit Guidelines & Policies

For unit specific policies and guidelines, please refer to the provided online resources.

Awards & Recognition

Consider additional factors that enhance the appeal of this unit:

• Staff Tenure: 18-28 years of service
• Burn Designation
• Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist available on the unit
• Ultrasound availability for Peripheral IV Placement
• Portable Pulse Oximetry
• New Patient Whiteboards expected September 2024
• Preference-Based Scheduling
• Locked Unit for enhanced security
• Pediatric Security ID Bands
• Pediatric Playroom available for patient entertainment
• Dedicated Pediatric Respiratory Therapist on staff

Years of Experience

Minimum 2 years of pediatric nursing experience is required.