Pediatric Emergency Department Nurse

Schedule

Rotating shift schedules including days, evenings, and nights, with weekend and holiday requirements. On-call and callback duties may be required based on unit needs. A commitment of 48 hours per week is strongly preferred.

Unit Overview

The Pediatric Emergency Department (Peds ED) provides family-centered care for patients under the age of 19, addressing urgent and emergent medical issues at a Level 1 pediatric trauma and burn center. The unit consists of:

• 18 general care beds
• 1 critical care bed
• 4 urgent care beds
• A shared 7-bed trauma bay with the adult Emergency Department

The tertiary care environment involves a diverse case mix, accommodating everything from treat-and-release visits to acute critical care and trauma management. Staff are trained to thrive in a fast-paced and challenging healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York is required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a pediatric emergency department is required
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required
• PALS certification from the American Heart Association is required
• ACLS certification from the American Heart Association is required
• Experience in burn care is highly desirable
• NIHSS certification is required

Preferred Certifications

• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• ATCN (Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses)
• ABLS (Advanced Burn Life Support)