Pediatric Med/Surg Registered Nurse

DGADA Management - ede8; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

The Registered Nurse will provide specialized, patient-centered nursing care to pediatric patients in a Med/Surg setting at a Chicago-based facility. The RN will monitor vital signs, perform assessments, administer medications, and assist with IV therapy while maintaining precise documentation.

Educating patients and families, ensuring safety, and coordinating with physicians and therapy teams are essential parts of the role. Per diem scheduling and pediatric focus are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Active RN license in good standing (state license).
• AHA BLS certification required.
• PALS certification required.
• Epic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized nursing care to pediatric patients in Med/Surg.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and monitor vital signs.
• Administer medications and manage IV therapy.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and coordinate with the care team.
• Educate patients and families and promote safety and infection control.

Skills

Pediatric assessment

Medication administration

Patient/family education

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Active RN license

AHA BLS

PALS

Tools

Epic

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg(Peds)
Location: Chicago, IL
Employment Type: Per Diem
Pay Rate: $50 - $55/hr

Job Description

The Registered Nurse will provide specialized, patient-centered nursing care to pediatric patients in a Med/Surg setting. Responsibilities include performing comprehensive patient assessments, monitoring vital signs and changes in condition, administering medications and treatments, managing IV therapy and other prescribed interventions, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation. The RN works closely with physicians, therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members to develop and coordinate individualized care plans. The role also involves educating patients and families, supporting pain and symptom management, maintaining patient safety, following infection-control protocols, and helping pediatric patients progress through their treatment and recovery.

Education & License

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Active, unencumbered RN license
• AHA BLS Required
• PALS – Required
• Active state RN license may require primary-source verification

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of recent acute-care pediatric experience in Peds Med/Surg
• Minimum 1 year of Epic experience
• Experience caring for pediatric patients with complex medical or surgical needs
• Strong pediatric assessment, medication administration, and patient/family education skills
• Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary pediatric healthcare team