American Traveler is hiring an experienced Pediatrics RN for a teaching hospital setting, requiring a CA RN license, BSN, and a minimum of 2 years of Pediatric Med/Surg and Step Down experience.
Requirements
- Active CA RN license required at time of submission
- BSN required
- AHA BLS and PALS certifications required
- CPI certification preferred
- Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Med/Surg and Pediatric Step Down experience required
- Teaching hospital experience required and must be noted in employment history
- Experience with medications/emergency medications, anti-seizure medications, and respiratory care (BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, oxygen delivery, tracheostomy care)
- Experience with GI care including breastfeeding support, feedings, and NG tube insertion/management
- Experience with IV therapy/phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, and TPN/Lipids administration
- Experience with infection prevention and isolation precautions/PPE
- Experience with renal/genitourinary care including urinary catheter insertion/management, peritoneal dialysis, and renal failure
- Behavioral health experience preferred
- 2 professional references from most recent employer required for consideration
Responsibilities
- Pediatrics unit within a teaching hospital setting
- Pediatric Med/Surg and Pediatric Step Down patient population, including neurologic and seizure disorder cases
- Patient ratio of 1:4
- Day/Night variable 12-hour shifts (3x12), working a combination of days and nights within a 4-week scheduling period
- Must be willing and able to float to multiple facility locations within a 75+ mile radius as needed
- Epic charting system experience required
- Provide direct patient care within pediatric medical-surgical and step-down units, managing complex pediatric cases including neurologic and seizure disorders
- Must be able to work during the Christmas and New Year's holidays
- Floating to other departments, units, or facilities may be required at any time during the assignment if qualifications are met
- Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate as traveling candidates
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Any prior employment with University of California medical facilities or their acquired facilities must be disclosed, including dates worked, units, and manager names for rehire eligibility review
- All requested time off (RTO) must be disclosed at time of consideration and approved by the manager at time of offer; no additional RTO requests will be accepted mid-contract and RTO is not permitted within the first two weeks of the assignment
Benefits
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- 401(k) Plan
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
- Generous Housing Allowance
- Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
- Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
- Traveler Rewards and Discounts