Pediatric ER Nurse – Trauma & Critical Care

Nicklaus Children's Hospital; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami, FL seeks a RN in Pediatric Emergency/Level I Trauma to assess, implement, evaluate, and oversee the plan of care with a team-based approach. This role emphasizes compassionate, patient-and-family-centered care in a fast-paced setting and adherence to Magnet standards.

You will perform rapid assessments, manage IVs, documentation in EMR, respond to codes, and coordinate with physicians and disciplines.

Qualifications

• Current Florida RN license in good standing.
• Licensure must allow practice in Florida or under compact license.
• CPR/BLS certification maintained in good standing.
• PALS and CPI certifications preferred or in process.

Responsibilities

• Completes comprehensive multi-system assessments including Cardiac, Respiratory, and Neurological. Develops a care plan and reassesses.
• Communicates patient progress and critical findings with physicians and care team; ensures accuracy through closed-loop communication.
• Provides care such as starting/monitoring IVs, specimen collection, POC testing, medication administration, and assists with procedures including sedation when required.
• Supports patient 1:1 care for critical patients, including transportation for procedures.
• Performs bedside hand-offs during shift changes, transfers, and reassignments.
• Reviews admission history and completes discharge planning with accurate electronic documentation.
• Responds to codes and traumas; documents and acts per departmental protocols.
• Ensures accurate triage documentation and vital signs per policy and procedure.
• Accesses EMR for timely documentation, radiology workflow, consents, and discharge paperwork.
• Documents critical lab results per policy; completes rounds to provide comfort, pain assessment, and follow-up care.
• Maintains an error-free working environment and ensures PPE is properly used.
• Meets unit standards and regulatory requirements (DNV and others).
• Provides supervision and crisis intervention for behavioral health patients as needed.

Skills

Pediatric ER experience

EMR proficiency

On-call coverage

Team-based care

Critical patient care

CPI/CPR/BLS coordination

Education

Florida RN license

Job description

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami, FL seeks a RN in Pediatric Emergency/Level I Trauma to assess, implement, evaluate, and oversee the plan of care with a team-based approach. This role emphasizes compassionate, patient-and-family-centered care in a fast-paced setting and adherence to Magnet standards.

You will perform rapid assessments, manage IVs, documentation in EMR, respond to codes, and coordinate with physicians and disciplines.