Pediatric Registered Nurse
Minneapolis, MN
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Pediatrics Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Minnesota

Location

• Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota (floating between two hospital locations as needed)

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Shift Details

• 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM and 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call duties
• Typical schedule: 3 shifts per week (36 hours/week)

Job Description

• Provide family-centered nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents using the nursing process
• Accountable for independent nursing functions and delegated medical functions in collaboration with healthcare team members
• Expected to float between hospital locations as needed
• Uniform: Royal blue scrub bottoms with kid-friendly shirt or scrub top

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Minnesota
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of pediatric nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 1 year prior to start, including:

  • SSN trace
  • 7-year county and nationwide criminal searches
  • National sex offender registry check
  • FACIS level 3 check
• Education verification with degree and field of study clearly listed (Nursing or related medical sciences)
• Minnesota DHS NetStudy Fingerprint clearance required before start (fingerprinting must be completed within 2 weeks of registration)
• Employment application required

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start (must state “may work without restrictions”)
• Fit testing for N95 mask (3M 1870+ or approved alternative) within 12 months prior to start
• Immunizations or documented immunity required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (immunity or vaccination series or declination form)
  • Varicella
• Negative TB test within 1 year prior to start (2-step PPD, Q Gold, or TSpot)

  • If past positive TB, must have clear chest X-ray within 1 year and annual TB questionnaire
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 1 year prior to start
• Seasonal influenza vaccination or signed declination form (masking required if declined)

Certifications (as applicable)

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Continuing Education Units (CEUs) per state requirements

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not specified as required
• Candidate must complete COVID-19 guidelines review prior to start
• Some facility-specific documents and questionnaires must be completed before starting assignment

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric RNs licensed in Minnesota who are comfortable working 12-hour shifts and floating between hospital locations. Compliance with Minnesota-specific fingerprinting and background check protocols is mandatory.