RN - Peds MS

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Pediatrics

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 2 years pediatric experience

License: Active RN License

Certifications: BLS, PALS, APHON (preferred)

Must-Have:

• 2 years pediatric experience
• Prior travel experience
• EPIC experience
• Willingness to float to PICU/NICU

Description:

Primary position in Pediatrics.

Will float to PICU/NICU as needed.

Requires administration of blood and blood products.

Responsible for the administration of chemotherapy when applicable.

Skilled in handling body fluids post chemotherapy.

Provides breastfeeding support and manages breast milk.

Experienced in the care and management of ports.

Conducts central line blood draws.

Responsible for the care of central line and implanted line management.

Skilled in various feeding techniques including bottle, breast, and gavage.

Monitors and manages pediatric patients with fractures.

Provides care for patients with hyperbilirubinemia.

Implements infection prevention measures.

Inserts and manages indwelling urinary catheters.

Administers insulin and manages isolation precautions and PPE.Manages chest tubes effectively.

Monitors chemotherapy patients.

Manages patients with neuromuscular disease.

Inserts and manages NG tubes.

Skilled in oral and nasal suctioning.

Provides oxygen delivery systems as required.

Calculates pediatric dosages accurately.

Utilizes Pediatric Early Warning Score (PEWS) and participates in Rapid Response Teams.

Provides general pediatric medical-surgical care.

Experience with pediatric oncology is a plus.

Provides care in pediatric step-down units.

Manages peripheral line care and maintenance.

Responsible for post-cardiac catheterization care.

Monitors and manages seizure disorders.

Skilled in starting and maintaining IVs.Provides effective symptom management.

Utilizes telemetry for remote monitoring.

Administers TPN and lipids as necessary.

Conducts wound assessments and care.