Pediatric MedSurg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Decatur, IL
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Decatur, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN)
• Shift: Nights (6:00 PM - 6:30 AM)
• Unit: 11 room, 16 bed pediatric unit
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years pediatric nursing experience
• First-time travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: May float within scope to meet facility needs
• Schedule Flexibility: Block schedule requests can be discussed with manager
• Locals: Accepted with no radius restrictions
• License: Must have an active Illinois RN license or active application with ETA
• Guaranteed Hours: Client may cancel up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay; cancellations beyond that will be billed

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required based on unit/specialty

Required Skills and Experience

• Pediatric MedSurg and Pediatric Step Down/Telemetry experience
• Endocrine/Metabolic: Hyperbilirubinemia, insulin administration
• Gastrointestinal: Breastfeeding support, handling breast milk, feedings (bottle, breast, gavage), placement of oral/nasogastric tubes
• IV Therapy/Phlebotomy: Peripheral line care/management, starting and maintaining IVs
• Medications/Emergency: Pediatric dosage calculations
• Respiratory: Oral/nasal suctioning, oxygen delivery systems
• Professional: Infection prevention, isolation precautions, wound assessment/care
• EMR: Experience required (Cerner system)

Work Environment

• Acute care hospital setting
• Level II Trauma center
• 372 staffed beds
• Scrub color: Any solid color
• Parking permit required (no cost)

Required Background and Health Documents

• Background check within 30 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks within 30 days prior to start
• Education verification (degree/transcript)
• Illinois Healthcare Worker Registry fingerprinting (must be done in Illinois, 3 business days prior to start)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including labs within 7 days of contract signing
• Fit mask test (specific mask types required)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• References: 2 professional references required

Additional Notes

• Must be able to work every other weekend
• Floating may be required within scope of practice
• Block scheduling requests are negotiable
• Badge photo required before start
• Candidate must review and sign code of conduct and other facility-specific documents within 7 days of contract signing

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Pediatric Med Surg experience with a minimum of 2 years, including experience within the last year
• Stepdown experience
• Telemetry experience
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• National Tech Certification Verification
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• State License 1 Verification
• NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• Hyperbilirubinemia experience
• Feeding experience including bottle, breast, and gavage feedings