Pediatric ER Nurse - Trauma & Critical Care

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Ohio; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Health System in the United States seeks a Pediatric Emergency RN to assess, implement, and oversee plans of care for pediatric emergency and trauma patients in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes compassionate, family-centered care, and adherence to Magnet standards and patient rights, under supervision of Nursing Manager/Director. On-call availability may be required.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Florida or Multi-State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC) and active CPR/BLS
• PALS active within 2 years
• CPI active within 1 year
• ACLS within 1 year preferred
• Pediatric ER experience preferred
• Proficiency with EMR
• Ability to analyze data and make care judgments
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to provide 1:1 on-call coverage as needed

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive multi-system assessments (Cardiac, Respiratory, Neurological) and develop care plans.
• Communicate patient progress and critical findings with physicians and teams.
• Provide care including IVs, specimen collection, POC testing, medications, and assist with procedures including sedation.
• Transport patients for procedures and provide 1:1 supervision for critical patients.
• Conduct bedside hand-offs during shift changes and transfers.
• Review admission history and complete discharge planning with accurate EMR documentation.
• Respond to codes/traumas and document per protocol.
• Ensure accurate triage documentation and vital signs.
• Access EMR for radiology, consents, and discharge documents.
• Document critical lab results and maintain clear communications.
• Provide comfort measures and maintain family-centered care.
• Promote error-free care and proper PPE use.
• Meet hospital CEI/SEI standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Pediatric ER nursing

Critical care assessment

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

On-call availability

Data interpretation

EMR proficiency

Education

RN licensure (FL or eNLC)

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Nicklaus Children's Health System in the United States seeks a Pediatric Emergency RN to assess, implement, and oversee plans of care for pediatric emergency and trauma patients in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes compassionate, family-centered care, and adherence to Magnet standards and patient rights, under supervision of Nursing Manager/Director. On-call availability may be required.