Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics ER - Emergency Room
Akron, OH
First Connect Health
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights
Referral Bonus

🔥 36-HOUR PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY ROOM (PEDS ER) RN CONTRACT – AKRON, OH

An immediate 13-week travel contract opening is available for an experienced Pediatric Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) in Akron, Ohio (Summit County / Northeast Ohio). Operating within a high-volume, 34-bed dedicated Emergency Department managing 160–200 visits daily at an acclaimed, Magnet-designated independent regional pediatric medical center, this specialty assignment features a balanced 36-hour schedule with variable mid-day and overnight shifts (11:00 – 23:00, 13:00 – 01:00, 15:00 – 03:00, or 19:00 – 07:00, three 12-hour shifts guaranteed weekly). COMPETITIVE 36-HOUR PACKAGE ($2,275/WEEK)! EXCELLENT 1:3 NURSE-TO-PATIENT RATIOS! ZERO MANDATORY ON-CALL! LOCALS ACCEPTED AT EXACT SAME BASE RATE (NO RADIUS RULE)! MAGNET-DESIGNATED PEDIATRIC HEALTH SYSTEM! FAST PLACEMENT WITH OH OR COMPACT LICENSE IN HAND! Working alongside specialized pediatric emergency physicians, pediatric trauma teams, respiratory therapists, and Child Life specialists, the emergency nursing team delivers rapid triage, acute trauma resuscitation, procedural sedation, and multi-system emergency interventions across neonates, infants, children, and adolescents. If you are a BSN-prepared pediatric emergency nurse skilled in pediatric ESI triage, syringe pump titrations, pediatric airway stabilization, orthopedic reductions, and procedural sedation looking to earn $2,275/week in Ohio, this assignment is built for you!

💰 PRE-CALCULATED PAY PACKAGE (36-Hour Week)

• Weekly Gross: $2,275.00
• Weekly Tax-Free Stipend: $1,267.00
• Hourly W2 Regular Rate: $28.00/hr (36 regular hours)
• Hourly W2 Overtime Rate: $42.00/hr
• (Local clinicians accepted at the exact same pay rate; no mileage radius restrictions).

📅 SHIFT & POSITION DETAILS

• Schedule: 3x12-Hour shifts with variable coverage (11:00 – 23:00, 13:00 – 01:00, 15:00 – 03:00, or 19:00 – 07:00; specify availability upon application).
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours guaranteed weekly.
• Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks (Start Date: November 23, 2026).
• Block Scheduling: Block scheduling is strictly not permitted per departmental policy.
• On-Call Requirements: NO ON-CALL REQUIRED!
• Weekend & Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend rotation (6 weekends / 12 shifts per 13-week contract); rotational holiday coverage.
• Department Setting & Capacity: 34-bed dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department / 31 rooms (Dept: 10-600100-2230-100 EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT); daily census of 160–200 visits.
• Nurse-to-Patient Staffing Ratios: Favorable pediatric staffing at 1:3 to 1:4 (1:3 average across Days, Nights, and Weekends).
• Interdisciplinary Support: Comprehensive onsite support including Dedicated Suture Teams, Respiratory Services, Radiology, Pharmacy, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, and Unit Secretaries.
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, pediatrics, and adolescents presenting with acute respiratory failure, trauma, orthopedic injuries, behavioral health crises, gastrointestinal distress, cardiac anomalies, and acute ENT emergencies.
• Clinical Scope & Specialty Procedures:
  • Rapid pediatric triage, dynamic age-specific physiological assessments, and emergency stabilization.
  • Resuscitation and trauma nursing interventions for pediatric falls, motor vehicle collisions, burns, and non-accidental trauma.
  • Procedural sedation administration and advanced airway monitoring for fracture reductions, laceration repair, and invasive imaging.
  • Continuous hemodynamic and cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation.
  • Management of pediatric respiratory emergencies: severe asthma, bronchiolitis (RSV), croup, high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), BiPAP, and mechanical ventilator support.
  • Pediatric vascular access: peripheral IV placement, ultrasound-guided starts, central line care, and precision weight-based dosing via syringe pumps.
  • Safe titration of continuous emergency infusions: inotropes, continuous sedation, analgesia, and antiarrhythmics.
• EMR System: Epic electronic health record.

🚨 REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION

• Experience Requirement (Strict): Minimum 2 full years of dedicated acute hospital Emergency Department RN clinical experience with strong pediatric emergency background.
• Travel Nursing History (Hard Stop): Prior travel nursing experience is strictly required (client does not accept first-time travelers).
• Education (Hard Stop): BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) is required due to Magnet hospital designation.
• Licensure: Active Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) License or Compact/NLC Multistate License strictly in hand at submittal (with active Nursys report).
• Certifications Required at Submittal (Must all be active and AHA certified):
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association (AHA) only.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) — AHA only.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) — AHA only.
• Preferred Certifications: Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).

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