Registered Nurse - Pediatric ER

Prolink; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ProLink in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Pediatric ER Nurse to provide rapid, expert care for children in emergency settings. You will triage, administer medications, monitor vitals, and collaborate with physicians in high-pressure situations.

Experience in pediatric emergency nursing and proficiency with Epic EHR are preferred. The role emphasizes family education and compassionate support during crises, ensuring timely, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Pediatric ER experience required.
• Strong triage, assessment and rapid intervention skills.
• Excellent communication with families and care teams.

Responsibilities

• Triage and assess pediatric patients in the emergency room.
• Administer medications and emergency interventions to children.
• Monitor vital signs and respond to pediatric emergencies.
• Document care in EHR systems like Epic.
• Collaborate with pediatric emergency physicians and trauma teams.
• Provide family education and emotional support during crises.

Skills

Pediatric ER nursing

Triage & assessment

Critical care

Family education

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Overview

The Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse provides rapid care for children in critical conditions. They handle pediatric trauma, illness, and injuries in high-pressure emergency settings. The ideal candidate will have expertise in pediatric emergency nursing and critical care, with experience in pediatric ER settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Triage and assess pediatric patients in the emergency room.
• Administer medications and emergency interventions to children.
• Monitor vital signs and respond to pediatric emergencies.
• Document care in EHR systems like Epic.
• Collaborate with pediatric emergency physicians and trauma teams.
• Provide family education and emotional support during crises.