RN - Peds

Cynet HealthStaff; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking a Registered Nurse specialized in pediatrics for a 15-week assignment in Peoria, IL. The RN will provide acute pediatric care with a 4:1 patient ratio, rotating across pediatric units and supporting newborn care as needed.

Shifts are 12 hours (0700-1930 or 1900-0730), with every-other weekend and holiday coverage. BLS and PALS required; Illinois license active; orientation provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide care for medical/surgical pediatric patients.
• Understanding of patient ratios and teamwork dynamics.
• Familiarity with the pediatric acute care environment.
• Strong communication skills with both patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in a pediatric acute care setting.
• Maintain a patient ratio of 4 patients per nurse.
• Float within pediatric units and assist with newborn care as needed.
• Operate heated high flow and Bipap equipment and monitor telemetry as required.

Skills

Pediatric care

Patient ratios understanding

Pediatric acute care

Communication with patients and family

Job description

RN - Peds

Profession: RN (Registered Nurse)

Specialty: Pediatric Acute

Duration: 15 weeks

Shift: 12H Days

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Minimum of 2 years

License: Active Illinois license required

Certifications: BLS, PALS

Must-Have:

• Ability to provide care for medical/surgical pediatric patients
• Understanding of patient ratios and teamwork dynamics
• Familiarity with the pediatric acute care environment
• Strong communication skills with both patients and families

Description:This position involves providing nursing care in a pediatric acute care setting.Nurses will be responsible for a patient ratio of 4 patients per nurse.Common diagnoses include hyperbilirubinemia, neurological conditions, diabetes, failure to thrive, cystic fibrosis, and orthopedic issues.Nurses will work closely with pediatric patients and their families.Pediatric hospitalists provide in-house support until midnight, with resident coverage available 24/7.Heated high flow and Bipap equipment will be used, with specific parameters in place for troubleshooting.Monitoring technology is employed, and a dedicated monitor tech will oversee patient telemetry.Nurses will float within the children's hospital to various pediatric units and may assist with newborn care as needed.Shifts are 12 hours in duration, either from 0700-1930 or 1900-0730.Every other weekend and holiday coverage is required.Nurses must comply with the dress code, wearing scrubs that are pediatric appropriate.Unit-specific orientation will be provided, with the possibility of an extended orientation based on management approval.