Pediatric Registered Nurse
Pittsfield, MA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a highly dependable RN for a Pediatrics night shift position in a small community hospital, requiring a MA RN license and strong peds experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a small pediatric unit of a community hospital
• Night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, 12-hour shifts
• Patient ratio of 1:3, with a maximum of 3 beds
• Must float to Med/Surg or Post-Partum as needed
• Every other weekend and holiday coverage required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Meditech Expanse EMR is used and strongly preferred
• Primary responsibility is caring for pediatric patients in a unit that supports rooming-in for parents
• No second nurse scheduled; backup provided by Family Birthplace staff, respiratory, and IV therapists
• Security badge with panic button is provided for immediate staff assistance
• Orientation is 8 hours and is non-billable
• Dependability is critical due to small unit size; call-outs are not permitted
• Requested time off must be submitted up front; a maximum of 3 days off and 1 holiday will be approved
• Local travelers residing within 50 miles will not be considered
• First-time travelers are not explicitly excluded

Requirements

• Active MA RN license required
• Minimum 3 years of recent pediatric nursing experience required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS (AHA) certifications required
• Skills checklists for Pediatrics and Med/Surg current within 1 year required
• BSN preferred
• Meditech Expanse experience strongly preferred
• Adult Med/Surg experience preferred for floating
• Must have own vehicle

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