Travel RN - Pediatrics

American Traveler, LLC.; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay & bonuses

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Day 1

401(k) Plan

Weekly payroll

Free online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric RN for a Level II Trauma center in Illinois. The role requires 2+ years of pediatric nursing experience and an active IL license. Night shifts 3x12s (1800-0630) on a 13-week assignment, with a 1:4 nurse-patient ratio and weekend work.

The unit uses Cerner EMR; travel-friendly policies and holidays coverage apply. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401(k), weekly payroll, and online CEUs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of pediatric nursing experience.
• Pediatric MedSurg and Step Down/Telemetry experience preferred.
• Active IL RN license or license application in process.

Responsibilities

• Work 13-week night shift 3x12s (1800-0630) in Pediatrics.
• Maintain 1:4 patient ratio across 11-room, 16-bed unit.
• Floating required within hospital or to affiliate facilities.
• Provision of IV therapy, respiratory support, GI/endocrine care.
• Use Cerner EMR for documentation.
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays and limited RTO.
• Support with breastfeeding, suctioning, and oxygen delivery as needed.
• Ensure infection prevention and wound care standards.

Skills

Pediatric patient care

IV therapy

Telemetry

Critical thinking

Education

Illinois RN license

BLS

PALS

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Pediatric RN for a Level II Trauma center, requiring 2+ years of pediatric experience and an active IL license.

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required or active application with ETA
• BLS and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of pediatric nursing experience required
• Pediatric MedSurg and Pediatric Step Down/Telemetry experience required
• Experience with hyperbilirubinemia management and insulin administration required
• Experience with breastfeeding support, handling of breast milk, and feedings (bottle, breast, gavage) required
• Experience with oral/nasogastric tube placement required
• Experience with peripheral line care and starting/maintaining IVs required
• Pediatric dosage calculation skills required
• Experience with oral/nasal suctioning and oxygen delivery systems required
• Infection prevention, isolation precautions, and wound assessment/care experience required
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Adult patient care experience preferred in addition to pediatric experience

Responsibilities

• 13-week night shift assignment (3x12, 1800-0630) in the Pediatrics unit
• 11-room, 16-bed unit with a 1:4 patient ratio
• Required to work every other weekend
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities
• Uses Cerner EMR
• Provide pediatric nursing care including IV therapy, respiratory support, and GI/endocrine care
• Level II Trauma center with 372 staffed beds
• Scrubs of any solid color are acceptable
• RTO ideally limited to no more than 5 days
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Previous permanent or PRN employees must be separated from the facility for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs

Job ID: P-785154

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