Pediatric ER Travel RN – Night Shift Specialist

American Traveler, LLC.

Des Moines (IA)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Emergency Room RN for a night-shift travel contract in Des Moines, IA. Requires IA license or compact license, BLS/PALS/TNCC, and recent pediatric ER experience.

Responsibilities include ED care for diverse pediatric populations, possible floating to NICU/PICU, 3x12-hour nights, 1:4 ratio, and 4th weekend requirement. Epic EMR experience is needed; first-time travelers welcome.

Qualifications

Active IA RN license or compact/multistate license required.
Current BLS (AHA), PALS (AHA), and TNCC certifications required.
Pediatric ER experience within the previous 15 months; minimum 12 months for first-time travelers.
Pediatric experience within the previous 24 months.
Epic EMR experience within the previous 12 months required.
Supervisory performance evaluation or reference from within the past 24 months preferred.

Responsibilities

Pediatric Emergency Department setting within a children's hospital.
Patient population includes Pediatric Hem/Onc, Med Surg, and all pediatric specialties.
May float across NICU, B3 general floor, and PICU.
Patient ratio of 1:4 with a 12-bed unit.
Night shift schedule, 1900 start time, three 12-hour shifts per week (36 hrs/week).
Every 4th weekend required.
No on-call requirements.
Uses Epic EMR.
Provide emergency nursing care across pediatric specialties with potential floating to NICU, PICU, and general floor units.
First-time travelers accepted with at least 12 months of Pediatric ER experience.
De-escalation certificate considered a plus.
Must work 1-2 of 3 upcoming Summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day) unless the unit is closed.
Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility.
Past employees of the health system (FTE or PRN) are restricted from working travel assignments at other facilities within the same market.
Local candidates not accepted for this position.