Registered Nurse Emergency Room - Pediatric

iDeal Hire; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13-week assignment

12-hour night shifts

Job summary

IdealHire Technologies, Inc. seeks a Registered Nurse – Emergency Room (Pediatric) for a 13-week night contract in Newark, DE at the Pediatric Emergency Center. Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced pediatric ED, perform phlebotomy and IV placement, respond to codes, and coordinate handoffs with charge nurses.

Manage shift workflow to maintain patient care and safety. Requires active RN license with ACLS, BLS, and PALS; ENPC preferred; 12-hour night shifts; every other weekend and holiday;

Qualifications

• Active RN license is required.
• Certifications ACLS, BLS, and PALS are mandatory.
• Phlebotomy and IV placement proficiency across pediatric and adult ages.
• Ability to work every other weekend and every other holiday.
• Overtime shifts are not available; on-call may be required in procedural areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced pediatric emergency setting.
• Perform phlebotomy and IV placement for all age groups.
• Respond to codes and RRT, coordinating handoff to nursing staff.
• Manage shift workflow to ensure breaks and timely patient care transitions.
• Document and communicate outstanding tasks during shift handoff.
• Engage nurse leadership to support safe unit operations.

Skills

Phlebotomy

IV placement

EMR documentation

Education

RN license

ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications

ENPC (preferred)

Tools

MPages EMR

Job description

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room (Pediatric)

Location

Newark, DE | Pediatric Emergency Center

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Every other weekend required | Every other holiday required | No on-call requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced pediatric emergency setting across all age levels
• Perform phlebotomy and IV placement for patients of all age groups
• Respond to codes, rapid response teams (RRT), and significant clinical events, coordinating timely handoff to charge or oncoming nursing staff
• Manage shift workflow to ensure meal breaks are taken as scheduled and patient care transitions are communicated clearly and promptly
• Document and communicate outstanding tasks and relevant clinical information not readily available in the EMR during shift handoff
• Engage charge nurses and nurse leadership as needed to support safe and efficient unit operations

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, and PALS
• Proficiency in phlebotomy and IV placement across all pediatric and adult age groups
• Ability to work every other weekend and every other holiday
• Overtime shifts are not available for this assignment; staff are expected to complete scheduled hours only, except in designated procedural areas where on-call or emergent case coverage may apply

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) certification preferred
• Prior experience in a pediatric emergency or high-acuity emergency department setting
• Familiarity with EMR documentation systems and MPages-style clinical workflows

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a specialized pediatric emergency environment with a structured, supportive nursing leadership team
• Consistent 12-hour night shift schedule providing predictability throughout your 13-week assignment