Pediatric Floor RN
Bakersfield, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Pediatric Floor. The position provides comprehensive nursing care to acutely ill pediatric patients through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The Registered Nurse collaborates with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team members while using clinical judgment to promote safe, therapeutic, and evidence-based care.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Valid and unrestricted California Registered Nurse license; current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification; graduation from an accredited registered nursing program; bachelors or associate degree preferred; at least 3 years of nursing experience; knowledge and experience with electronic medical record systems; knowledge of advanced nursing theory, techniques, practices, medical terminology, instruments, equipment, and the uses and effects of medicines and narcotics.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors or associate degree in nursing.
• Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Block scheduling is not available.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: Provides nursing care to acutely ill pediatric patients; performs patient assessments and nursing diagnoses; develops, implements, and evaluates individualized care plans; responds appropriately to rapidly changing patient conditions and emergency situations; administers medications and implements nursing and physician orders; coordinates care with physicians and Advanced Practice Providers; applies infection control practices and evidence-based standards; documents patient information and care activities; participates in required education, competencies, staff meetings, and professional practice activities.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits