Pediatric RN - 3W
Marshfield, WI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric RN with at least one year of pediatric experience, BLS and PALS certifications, and an active WI or compact RN license for a Level 2 trauma acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute care pediatric unit with 24 beds and an average census of 12 patients
• Patient population includes respiratory, trauma, surgical, neuro, suicide, overdose, and eating disorder cases
• Nurse to patient ratios are 1:3 for total patient care and 1:4–5 with a nursing assistant
• Night shifts (1900–0730) are required, working every other weekend and holiday (2 out of 3 for winter holidays)
• Self-scheduling in a tiered approach; block scheduling is not allowed
• Floating required to PICU, with possible NICU float if experienced, and to adult units as an observer depending on census
• Cerner EMR is used and transitioning to Epic; basic arrhythmia knowledge expected
• Responsibilities include comprehensive pediatric care, drawing labs, and central line management
• Unit is supported by nurse aides and has a charge nurse who may take a patient assignment
• Pediatric residents are in-house 24/7; intensivist is available within 10 minutes
• Standard hospital orientation plus two days of unit training provided
• First time travelers and travel duos are welcome; duos work the same weekends but cannot have identical schedules
• Clean, professional, peds-appropriate attire required
• No on-call or standby required
• Candidates living within 80 miles are considered local and may have adjusted rates
• Former permanent staff must have ended employment at least 6 months prior to consideration

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required by start date
• BLS (AHA) and PALS (AHA) certifications required
• Minimum one year of pediatric nursing experience required
• General peds floor skills, ability to draw labs, and central line management required
• Basic arrhythmia interpretation skills required
• Two professional references required, including one from a supervisor

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