Pediatric ER RN
Palo Alto, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Clinical Nurse, Emergency Room Pediatric. The Clinical Nurse provides evidence-based, hands-on care to pediatric emergency patients while assessing patient needs, developing and evaluating individualized care plans, coordinating with the healthcare team, and educating patients and families. The role supports family-centered care, patient safety, emergency response, professional development, and continuous improvement in the clinical setting.

Job Details

• Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Current California Registered Nurse (CA-RN) licensure.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university.
• Additional Information:
  • Provides comprehensive nursing care, including assessment, nursing diagnosis, care planning, intervention, and evaluation.
  • Collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare team members to develop individualized plans of care.
  • Educates patients and families regarding self-care, illness prevention, treatment, recovery, and complication prevention.
  • Recognizes rapidly changing conditions and activates emergency protocols when needed.
  • Promotes patient and employee safety, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and evidence-based nursing practice.
  • Prioritizes care, delegates tasks appropriately, and seeks assistance when needed.
  • Contributes to staff education, team development, professional practice, and a positive clinical environment.
  • Uses available technology for communication, documentation, and clinical information management.
  • Maintains current nursing knowledge and demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning.

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