Local Contract Nurse RN - Pediatrics
Bronx, NY
WCS Healthcare Partners
3x12 hrs, Nights

WCS Healthcare is currently hiring an experienced  Pediatric  RN for a contract assignment at a prestigious hospital in Bronx, NY. This role is ideal for a nurse who excels in caring for infants, children, and adolescents, and who brings strong assessment skills, emotional resilience, and a family‑centered approach to care.

Job Responsibilities:

• Shift and schedule: Night Shifts | 34.5 hours per week (Three 11-hour shifts) | 7:00pm - 7:30am
• Conduct  age‑appropriate assessments, ask diagnostic questions, and document symptoms and medical history for physician review.
• Provide initial and ongoing care based on a child’s developmental needs and clinical condition.
• Identify changes in  pediatric  patients’ symptoms and intervene promptly in emergency situations.
• Participate in  pediatric  pain management using evidence‑based,  age‑appropriate strategies.
• Administer medications, draw blood, and give childhood vaccinations  in accordance with  pediatric  guidelines.
• Monitor and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure.
• Support parents and caregivers by addressing concerns, reducing anxiety, and helping families navigate illness or injury.
• Stay current on  pediatric  best practices, treatment protocols, medications, and equipment.
• Maintain  accurate, up‑to‑date patient records, charts, and documentation.

Job Requirements:

• 2 years of Med/Surg Rehab experience in a large acute care hospital setting. Most recent acute care experience must be within the past year.
• Comprehensive physical assessment.
• Safe medication administration.
• Advanced wound care & infection control.
• IV therapy administration and management.
• Post-operative patient care.
• Telemetry monitoring and interpretation.
• Patient & family education.
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR (Electronic Medical Records).
• Associates Degree in Nursing from an accredited educational institute.
• Preferred Education: New York State RN License & Primary Source Verification.
• AHA BLS.

Disclosure: The hourly rates and/or salaries listed may or may not reflect total compensation packages including bonus and fringe benefits, etc., nor are the advertisement(s) posted a guarantee of a certain compensation package for a position or bona fide offer of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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