Pediatric Emergency Department RN
San Antonio, TX
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Pediatric Emergency RN - Travel Assignment

Location: San Antonio, Texas
Facility Type: Pediatric Children's Hospital (Children’s Emergency Unit)
Employment Type: Travel Nurse
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Work Environment

• Unit: Children’s Emergency Department (36 beds + 2 trauma rooms)
• Patient Ratio: 3:1
• Shift Options:

  • 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
  • 1:00 PM – 1:30 AM
  • 3:00 PM – 3:30 AM
• Shift Length: 12-hour shifts
• Weekend Schedule: Rotating weekends
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week
• Floating: Required; may float to ED holds or inpatient units as needed
• Unit Staffing: Unit clerk, pharmacist, techs, midlevel providers, physicians
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Equipment: Standard pediatric ER equipment

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Active Texas RN License (temporary licenses not accepted)
• Minimum 2+ years of Emergency Department experience
• Pediatric Emergency Department experience strongly preferred
• Certifications required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) or ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• Experience working in a pediatric environment
• Candidates with mixed adult and pediatric ER experience are encouraged to apply

Preferred Skills

• Leadership experience (Charge Nurse or Nursing Educator roles)
• Skilled in pediatric patient care and interventions
• Experience with Meditech electronic documentation system

Procedures Performed on Unit

• IV insertions
• In-and-out catheterizations
• Medication reconciliation

Dress Code & Appearance Standards

• Scrubs: Navy color for RNs; undershirts and jackets must be white, navy, or black
• No hooded jackets or sweaters allowed
• Nails: No artificial nails or nail polish
• Hair: Must be off shoulders and natural color
• Tattoos: Should be covered whenever possible; uncovered body art addressed individually
• Piercings: Only ear piercings allowed; no visible piercings elsewhere

Additional Information

• The hospital is a new facility with a strong culture of teamwork
• Fast-paced environment, seeing approximately 200-250 patients daily during peak season
• Emphasis on high-quality care and excellence in service
• Travelers must be prepared to float according to hospital policy

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized pediatric emergency setting with a supportive team and a focus on family-centered care.