Pediatric ER Nurse: Trauma & Critical Care

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Health System in Miami, FL is hiring a Pediatric Emergency RN to assess, implement, and oversee care for Level I trauma patients within a team-based, multidisciplinary environment.

The role demands compassionate, patient- and family-centered care, a passion for learning, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting. You will work under the supervision of the Nursing Manager/Director and uphold Magnet standards and Patient Bill of Rights.

Qualifications

• Pediatric ER nursing experience preferred.
• BLS/CPR current required.
• PALS current within 2 years preferred.
• CPI training within 1 year.
• ACLS within 1 year of hire preferred.
• EMR proficiency preferred.
• Strong data interpretation and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, evidence-based care team.
• On-call coverage as required by department policy.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive multi-system assessments and develops care plans.
• Communicates patient progress and critical findings to physicians and care teams.
• Performs IV initiation/maintenance, specimen collection, POCT, and medication administration.
• Provides 1:1 patient supervision for critical cases and facilitates mobility for procedures.
• Completes bedside hand-offs during shift changes and transfers.
• Prepares discharge planning with accurate EMR documentation.
• Responds to codes/trauma as needed and documents actions taken.
• Ensures accurate triage documentation and vital signs per policy.
• Maintains EMR documentation for radiology, consents, and discharge.

Skills

Pediatric ER nursing

BLS certification

PALS certification

CPI training

EMR proficiency

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Education

RN licensure in Florida (or eNLC)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Nicklaus Children's Health System in Miami, FL is hiring a Pediatric Emergency RN to assess, implement, and oversee care for Level I trauma patients within a team-based, multidisciplinary environment.

The role demands compassionate, patient- and family-centered care, a passion for learning, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting. You will work under the supervision of the Nursing Manager/Director and uphold Magnet standards and Patient Bill of Rights.