Pediatric Med/Surg/Step-Down RN - Teaching Hospital Travel Role

American Traveler, LLC.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll deposit

Free online CEUs

Generous housing allowance

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem and subsidy

Traveler rewards and discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Pediatric RN for a teaching hospital setting in California. The role requires a CA RN license, BSN, and at least 2 years in Pediatric Med/Surg and Step Down, with strong exposure to neurology and seizure management.

EPIC experience is needed and holidays are part of the schedule. The position offers day/night 12-hour shifts, opportunities to float across facilities within a 75+ mile radius, and travel housing reimbursements.

Qualifications

• Active CA RN license required at time of submission
• BSN required
• AHA BLS and PALS certifications required
• CPI certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Med/Surg and Pediatric Step Down experience required
• Teaching hospital experience required and must be noted in employment history
• Experience with medications/emergency medications, anti-seizure medications, and respiratory care (BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, oxygen delivery, tracheostomy care)
• Experience with GI care including breastfeeding support, feedings, and NG tube insertion/management
• Experience with IV therapy/phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, and TPN/Lipids administration
• Experience with infection prevention and isolation precautions/PPE
• Experience with renal/genitourinary care including urinary catheter insertion/management, peritoneal dialysis, and renal failure
• Behavioral health experience preferred
• 2 professional references from most recent employer required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Pediatrics unit within a teaching hospital setting
• Pediatric Med/Surg and Pediatric Step Down patient population, including neurologic and seizure disorder cases
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Day/Night variable 12-hour shifts (3x12), working a combination of days and nights within a 4-week scheduling period
• Must be willing and able to float to multiple facility locations within a 75+ mile radius as needed
• Epic charting system experience required
• Provide direct patient care within pediatric medical-surgical and step-down units, managing complex pediatric cases including neurologic and seizure disorders
• Must be able to work during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays
• Floating to other departments, units, or facilities may be required at any time during the assignment if qualifications are met
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate as traveling candidates
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Any prior employment with University of California medical facilities or their acquired facilities must be disclosed, including dates worked, units, and manager names for rehire eligibility review
• All requested time off (RTO) must be disclosed at time of consideration and approved by the manager at time of offer; no additional RTO requests will be accepted mid-contract and RTO is not permitted within the first two weeks of the assignment

Skills

BLS & PALS

Pediatric med/surg

Pediatric step-down

Teaching hospital exp

Epic charting

IV therapy

Airway management

Infection control

Education

BSN

CA RN license

Tools

EPIC

Job description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Pediatric RN for a teaching hospital setting in California. The role requires a CA RN license, BSN, and at least 2 years in Pediatric Med/Surg and Step Down, with strong exposure to neurology and seizure management.

EPIC experience is needed and holidays are part of the schedule. The position offers day/night 12-hour shifts, opportunities to float across facilities within a 75+ mile radius, and travel housing reimbursements.