Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics
Shreveport, LA
Judge Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights
Referral Bonus

This job is considered a leader in the provision of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses and Scope & Standards of Practice. The RN effectively delegates, directs and assists licensed and ancillary team members; assumes accountability for quality patient outcomes; exhibits sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and religious diversity in all interactions; maintains involvement in activities aimed toward the achievement of unit and the department’s strategic goals and objectives and demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability for his/her own practice and supports the organization’s philosophy of nursing.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Education

Required - Registered Nurse Diploma

Preferred - Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Experience 

Required – Two years of relevant and recent nursing experience in Peds/PICU.

Preferred – Three years of relevant and recent nursing experience in Peds/PICU.

Must be willing to train and float to NICU as needed.

Certifications 

Required - Current RN License in the state of practice

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association

Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association

Current CPI Certification from the Crisis Prevention Institute - 12 month

Preferred - Certification in clinical specialty area