Pediatric RN
Newark, NJ
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse – Pediatrics

Location: Newark, New Jersey Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Night, 3x12 hours (19:00–07:30), 12 hours/day, 36 hours/week

Facility Overview

• 665-bed quaternary care teaching hospital
• Includes comprehensive pediatric services: a dedicated inpatient pediatric hematology/oncology unit, a PICU, a Pediatric Emergency Department, and a Level IV NICU

Unit and Assignment

• Work settings: Pediatric MedSurg; Pediatric oncology
• Patients: General pediatrics, hematology/oncology, orthopedic, and surgical patients (neonates through adolescents)
• Ratio: 1:5
• Floating: Candidates must float within their skillset (appropriate assignment) without exception. Ratios vary based on census, patient acuity, and staffing.
• Scrubs: Navy blue

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Jersey
• 1.5 years of pediatrics experience
• Pediatrics experience within the last year
• Experience in an acute care setting
• Experience working with neuro patients
• Experience with chemotherapy, including administration
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or RQI
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or RQI
• APHON (pediatric chemotherapy certification)
• IV Certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• TPN/Lipids
• Anti-seizure medications
• Breastfeeding support and handling of breast milk
• Administration of blood and blood products
• Port management
• Central line blood draws
• Central, implanted, and peripheral line care
• Experience with Epic

Clinical Skills Listed

• Medications/Nutrition: Chemotherapy administration; TPN/lipids; anti-seizure medications; pediatric dose calculations; breastfeeding support and handling of breast milk; feedings (bottle, breast, gavage)
• Renal/Neuro: Indwelling urinary catheter insertion; renal failure; seizure disorders
• IV Therapy: Blood and blood product administration; port management; central line blood draws; phlebotomy; IV starts; central, implanted, and peripheral line care
• Additional: Oxygen delivery systems; fractures; infection prevention, isolation precautions/PPE; wound assessment and care
• Software familiarity: EPIC charting

Scheduling

• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Holidays: Must work 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 holidays, per unit needs
• Call-off policy: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Time-off and schedule requests: Priority given to submissions with a screenshot confirming requests. No requests approved after offer.
• Accepts first-time travelers: Yes
• Accepts local candidates: Yes

Onboarding and Compliance

Training and Competencies

• Blood transfusion reaction procedure and SBAR sign-off sheet (required for all RNs)
• Baxter orientation videos and attestation (required for RNs only)
• TJC contracted staff attestation (required for all RNs)
• Annual education sign-off, completed before start and updated annually
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam (required for all RNs and LPNs; first attempt within 72 hours of signing; completed within 12 months of start)
• IV therapy/infusion exam (required for all RNs; first attempt within 72 hours of signing; completed within 12 months of start)
• Competency exam (first attempt within 72 hours of signing; completed within 12 months of start)
• Color blind testing (within 1 year of start)
• Controlled substance medication handling (required for all candidates)
• Failed testing policy: cancellation after the 3rd attempt; 4th attempts not approved
• Floating policy form, required for every new assignment

Certifications and CEUs

• IV certification (required for all RNs except OR specialties; must be on file by 6/1/2026 for working candidates)
• Medication and CEU requirements (med-surg CEUs must state credit hours)
• Florida Education Audit Confirmation (RN/LPN only). Candidates whose nursing degree is from a school associated with the Operation Nightingale investigation are not permitted to work and will be automatically canceled.

Health Documents

• Negative TB test: a single blood test within 3 months of start, or a 2-step PPD/TST (1st step within 12 months, 2nd step within 3 months)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, stating the candidate is cleared for essential job functions and free of communicable disease
• Influenza vaccine or documented medical/religious exemption; deadlines are 9/15/2026 for pre-start candidates and 12/4/2026 for working candidates
• Rubeola (measles), mumps, and rubella immunity (titer or MMR vaccine documentation)
• Varicella immunity (titer or 2 vaccines)
• Hepatitis B immunity (titer required; if not immune, vaccine series or signed declination)
• Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) within the past 10 years
• 10-panel urine drug screen within 30 days of start
• Respirator clearance through RespSafety, completed before start and updated annually; on-site fit testing is mandatory on day one
• Latex questionnaire (only if job tasks require gloves, color discrimination, or respirator use)

Background and Verification

• Criminal background check within 30 days of start; attestation not accepted
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and New Jersey Department of Treasury Exclusions List searches within 30 days of start
• Driver's license or state ID within 48 hours of signing
• E-Verify (required to clear)
• Personal information sheet (time sensitive)
• Work history verification: 1 year prior to start, with gaps of 30 days or less
• Employment application or resume covering 7 years of work history
• 2 references within the last 2 years, at least one managerial
• NURSYS verification, as applicable