RN - Peds MS

Cynet Health; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Pediatric Registered Nurse for a 13-week assignment on the pediatric medical-surgical/telemetry unit. The position is nights, from 18:00 to 06:30, with 12-hour shifts. Active state RN license and BLS/PALS are required. Prior pediatric med-surg/telemetry experience is essential.

Candidates should be comfortable with neonates through adolescents, with proficiency in IV care, dosing calculations, and patient/family education. Travel and local candidates welcome.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of pediatric med-surg/telemetry experience.
• Active state RN license required.
• BLS and PALS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to pediatric patients across neonate to adolescent ages.
• Utilize IV access and manage IV lines.
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses.

Skills

Pediatrics

Telemetry

IV management

Pediatric med-surg

Breastfeeding support

Education

RN license

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

RN - Peds MS

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: Pediatrics

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12 hours (18:00 - 06:30)

Experience: Minimum 2 years' experience required

License: Active state license required

Certifications: BLS and PALS required

Must-Have: Pediatric MedSurg and Pediatric Step Down/Telemetry experience

Description:Position is for a Pediatric Registered Nurse.The shift will be nights from 18:00 to 06:30.The unit has 11 rooms and 16 beds.Minimum of 2 years of experience is required.First-time travelers are accepted.Will work every other weekend.No on-call requirement.Floater as needed within the scope of care.Block scheduling may be accommodated upon discussion with the manager.Local candidates are accepted with no specified radius.Must possess an active state nursing license or have an active application in progress.Limitation on time-off requests is ideally no more than 5 days.Additional hours may be cancelled without compensation based on outlined policy.Special requirements include experience in Pediatric MedSurg and Pediatric Step Down/Telemetry.Skills in hyperbilirubinemia and insulin administration are needed.Experience with breastfeeding support, handling breast milk, and tube feedings is essential.Candidates must be capable of peripheral line care and management as well as starting and maintaining IVs.Pediatric dosage calculations are necessary.Oral and nasal suctioning, as well as oxygen delivery systems, should be within the skill set.Knowledge of infection prevention and isolation precautions is imperative.Wound assessment and care experience is required.Experience with electronic medical records is also necessary.Daily patient ages will vary, including neonates, infants, adolescents, and pediatrics.Patients may present with various diagnoses such as respiratory distress and viral infections.The facility provides support from interdisciplinary teams including IV, physical therapy, and pharmacy.Additional support may involve outpatient procedures and assisting with challenging pediatric cases.Candidates should have experience with pediatric patients, and adult experience is preferred.