Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatric Med/Surg Float - 24, 30 or 36 hours

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is offering a Pediatric Medical/Surgical Float pool position that expands pediatric knowledge by caring for patients across all inpatient units. Orientation is approximately 12 weeks with Float Pool and Unit-Based preceptors.

Position involves providing care across multiple units, cross-training opportunities, and potential involvement in hospital committees. A flexible schedule includes day/night rotations and every third weekend, with 24, 30, or 36 hours options.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in nursing is required.
• Minimum of 1 year inpatient acute care RN experience is required.
• Pediatrics RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent nursing care to patients (newborn–adult) across inpatient settings.
• Cross-train in additional areas including procedural units and ED.
• Deliver family-centered care as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Inpatient RN experience

Pediatrics RN

Family-centered care

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Position Summary

Our Pediatric Medical/Surgical Float pool offers a unique opportunity to expand your pediatric knowledge, caring for patients across all inpatient units. Each shift brings variety and opportunities to work with new colleagues, and to further develop and learn new skills. Orientation is approximately 12 weeks with both Float Pool and Unit-Based preceptors.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing competent nursing care to patients (newborn – adult) and their families across all inpatient settings including the surgical, medical, oncology, bone marrow transplant, intermediate care, neuroscience, cardiology, Behavioral Health Emergency Department, and Inpatient Psychiatry units.
• Potential for cross training in additional areas including various procedural units, and the Emergency Department.
• Delivering family-centered care as a member of a multidisciplinary team that provides expert care.
• Working in a fast paced, collaborative environment with many opportunities for learning and career growth with comprehensive orientation to meet individual needs.
• Opportunities to be involved in hospital wide committees and to precept new staff and nursing students.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• A bachelor's degree in nursing

Experience

• A minimum of 1-year inpatient acute care RN experience required with a wide range of diagnoses preferred. Pediatrics RN experience preferred.
• Ability to work 50% Day/Night rotations, every third weekend, and flexibility of availability required. Straight nights with every third weekend also available. 24, 30 or 36 hours available.

Licensure/Certifications

• Current Massachusetts license as a Registered Nurse (RN)

***Additional $8.00/ hour incentive for all clinical hours worked.