Pediatric Emergency Department RN
Dayton, OH
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Dayton, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide professional nursing care following standards set by the American Nurses Association and Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote optimal health for patients and families.
• Deliver nursing care based on detailed patient/family assessments and hospital mission.
• Promote a patient and family experience-oriented environment.
• Act as a change agent to meet fluctuating census and customer needs.

Schedule

• 7 PM to 7 AM shifts
• Scheduled days based on unit needs

Experience & Education Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatric Emergency Department (ED)
• Required Experience: Minimum 2 years Pediatric ED experience (preferred)
• Education: BSN required
• Licensure: Active and unrestricted RN license in Ohio

Certifications Required

• CPR
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred for PICU/Pediatrics
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) preferred but not required for NICU
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) as required
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) required for Behavioral Health
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required

Float Expectations

• Must float across all ED sites (Main ED, Crisis Center at Mathile) and inpatient units as needed.
• May be assigned to South ED based on staffing needs.
• Participate in Mental Health Crisis Center as part of ED RN rotation.
• Follow cooperative staffing guidelines: if ED census is low, float to Specialty Pediatric Units (Med/Surg), PICU, NICU, or Transitional Care Unit.
• Responsible for care of 1-4 patients depending on acuity and unit.

Required Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for RNs)
• Unit-specific competency exam with passing score, updated annually

Health & Background Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within one year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals
• BCI and FBI fingerprinting completed onsite on first day of orientation (Ohio state law)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start, updated annually
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tdap vaccine
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (updated annually)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) titers or vaccines
  • Varicella titer or vaccines
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination form
• 10-panel drug screen completed prior to start, updated if break in service >2 months
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/01 - 03/31)

Documentation & History

• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment application including 2 years prior clinical practice in acute care and similar area
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Performance evaluations if worked over 1 year; internal evaluations if over 2 years

Additional Notes

• Facility does not accept candidates with corrective action on license.
• Must carry government-issued photo ID during hours of service.
• Scrub color: Navy scrubs with navy or black scrub pants.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required.