Pediatric Medical-Surgical RN
Largo, MD
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Pediatrics Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Largo, Maryland
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (07:00 - 19:30)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Unit and Patient Population Details

• Pediatric Medical/Surgical unit
• Preferred experience with:

  • Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
  • Prematurity, Apnea of Prematurity (AOP), Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
  • Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia/Chronic Lung Disease (BLD/CLD)
  • Cardiac defects
  • Feeding issues
  • Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) and iatrogenic NAS
  • Tracheostomy care

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland
• Minimum 2 years of pediatric nursing experience, including NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) experience
• Pediatric nursing experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Scheduling and Work Expectations

• Every other weekend required
• Holidays required as scheduled
• Floating required within specialty, including to a sister campus in Baltimore
• On-call not required

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, education verification, and various federal/state screenings
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start (instant tests not accepted)
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start
• Immunizations/vaccinations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for pediatric units)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (positive titer or vaccination series)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination; series not accepted)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (for flu season Oct-Mar)
• Tuberculosis screening: Negative QGOLD or TSPOT within 1 year, or 2-step PPD as applicable, updated annually
• COVID-19 vaccine not required for this location, but documentation or declination collected for tracking

Certifications (as applicable)

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Chemotherapy certification (if applicable)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) (if applicable)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) (if applicable)
• STABLE certification (if applicable)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training (if applicable)

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (score ≥80%) within 1 year of start
• Age-specific competency exam (score ≥80%)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam not required for this location

Pre-Employment and Onboarding Documents

• Signed job description prior to start
• Confidentiality agreement signed prior to start
• Badge photo (passport style with solid white/beige background)
• Security ID application within 72 hours of signing contract
• Portfolio Epic training test-out form (if applicable)

References and Employment History

• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start (charge RNs, supervisors, or managers)
• Employment application or resume completed within 30 days of start
• Verification of previous 5 years of employment history (attestation accepted if necessary)

Additional Notes

• Floating may include coverage at a sister campus in Baltimore
• Holidays and weekends are scheduled as required
• This position is suitable for nurses with pediatric and NICU experience seeking a travel contract opportunity

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