RN - PEDS

SoftPath Medical; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SoftPath Medical is seeking an experienced RN for Pediatrics at a teaching hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. The role supports Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Pediatric Acute units with a 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM schedule and a 6-week cycle.

Nurses will float between units as needed and participate in family-centered, patient-focused care. Candidates should have at least 1 year in pediatric hematology/oncology acute care or pediatric acute care, and travelers with a strong pediatric background are

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in pediatric hematology/oncology acute care (PHO) or pediatric acute care (PA)
• BLS required, PALS preferred for PA track
• First-time travelers accepted with strong pediatric background

Skills

Central line management

Chemotherapy administration

Pediatric assessment and critical

Tools

Epic EMR

Alaris IV Pump

Omnicell

Job description

RN - Pediatrics

About the Facility

• 885 licensed beds
• Level 1 Trauma Designation
• Teaching Hospital: Academic Medical Center
• Chest Pain Center
• Stroke Center

Unit Information

• Beds: 16 on Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (PHO) and 16 on Pediatric Acute (PA)
• Average daily census: 14-32 patients

Experience Requirements

• PHO: Minimum 1 year in pediatric hematology/oncology acute care
• PA: Minimum 1 year in pediatric acute care
• First-time travelers accepted with a strong pediatric background

Patient Types and Common Diagnoses

Leukemia, solid tumors, sickle cell crisis, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, behavioral health overlay, general adolescent medicine

Patient Ratios

• RN: Pediatric Adolescent Medicine - 1:4-5
• CNA: 1:6-16

Required Licensure & Certifications

• PA: BLS required, PALS preferred

Required Skills

• Central line management
• Chemotherapy administration
• Strong pediatric assessment and critical thinking

Departmental Support

• CNA: vital signs, activities of daily living, safety rounding, intake and output monitoring
• Receptionist/HUC
• Charge nurse
• Phlebotomy
• IV/Vascular Access Team for difficult peripheral access
• Resource Nurse (availability varies)
• Respiratory Therapist, 24/7
• Hospitalist, 24/7
• Intensivist, 24/7
• Bedside telemetry monitoring (no telemetry technician available)

Technology and Equipment

• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• IV Pump: Alaris
• Medication Dispensing: Omnicell
• Unit-specific monitoring equipment

Floating

• Routine floating between PA, PHO, and other units within the facility except Pediatric Emergency Department

Orientation

• New Employee Orientation (NEO)
• 2 days departmental orientation

Scheduling

• Weekend rotation: every other weekend
• No on-call requirement
• Holiday coverage: travelers expected to work 75% of holidays
• Shift times: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks

Additional Information

• Scrub color: Royal blue; pediatric-appropriate scrub tops allowed
• Parking: Free
• Unit culture: Team-oriented, supportive, family-centered with strong emphasis on professional growth, education, and safety