Pediatric Acute Care RN
Peoria, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pediatric Acute unit position requiring an active IL RN license and certification in BLS and PALS.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Pediatric Acute unit within an acute care hospital
• 22-bed pediatric unit shared with a 10-bed pediatric hematology/oncology unit, with capacity to adjust based on census
• Patient population includes medical and surgical pediatric cases such as hyperbilirubinemia, neuro, diabetes, failure to thrive, cystic fibrosis, COVID, and orthopedic conditions
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4 on the pediatric unit
• Uses Epic EMR; Epic experience is preferred but not required
• Pediatric monitor techs are available to monitor telemetry patients
• Shifts are 12 hours, with schedules of either 7:00am-7:30pm or 7:00pm-7:30am
• Every other weekend is required (days: Sat/Sun; nights: Fri/Sat)
• Holiday shifts are required unless otherwise arranged and approved
• RNs may float to other pediatric units and mom/baby units, excluding ICUs and chemo patients unless qualified
• Charge RN and pediatric crisis RN available 24/7 for support, with administrative supervisor oversight
• Patient care techs (PCTs) on the unit with a 1:8-10 ratio
• Hospitalist coverage in-house until midnight and 24/7 resident coverage is provided
• RNs may be required to troubleshoot heated high-flow oxygen and BiPAP under specific parameters
• Pediatric-appropriate scrubs in any color or pattern are acceptable, with solid color pants, per dress code
• Unit-specific orientation consists of two shifts with potential extension if needed
• No COVID vaccine requirement for this assignment
• No radius rule applies, but local pay rates are used for candidates residing within 50 miles

Requirements

• Active IL RN license is required at the time of consideration
• Minimum of 2 years RN experience required
• Current BLS (AHA) and PALS (AHA) certifications are required
• Prior acute pediatric experience strongly preferred
• Comfort working with medical and surgical pediatric cases
• Ability to perform within a Level 1 trauma environment

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