Pediatric Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Manchester, New Hampshire
Elliot Hospital

Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Manchester, New Hampshire
Specialty: Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (ER) with Pediatric focus
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Fast-paced Emergency Room with a strong pediatric (PEDS) presence
• Experience with pediatric population highly preferred
• First-time travelers not accepted
• Epic electronic health record experience required
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), 36 hours per week
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• No call requirement
• Floating expectations: May float to ICU and ED for helping hands and patient sitting
• Team nursing approach; will not take patients outside clinical assignment or team

Required Experience & Certifications

• Minimum 2 years of ER experience
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA provider only
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA provider only
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• Skills:

  • General Emergency Department care (Adult and Pediatric)
  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • Triage
• Preferred: Pediatric experience

Patient Diagnoses

Caring for a wide range of conditions across all ages, including but not limited to:

• Minor cuts and scrapes
• Fractures
• Abdominal pain
• Chest pain
• Respiratory concerns
• Oncological, neurological, trauma, psychiatric emergencies
• Abuse/assault/neglect evaluations
• Substance use disorder
• GI/GU/OB issues
• Sepsis

Special Procedures & Unit Details

• Conscious sedation
• Trauma alert/activation
• Stroke alert
• Cath lab activation
• SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) consultation

Equipment & Systems

• Point of Care Ultrasound (US/USGPIV)
• EPOC
• Belmont
• Ranger
• Teleneurology
• Medication and documentation systems: Omnicell, Epic, SBAR, Voalte

Orientation & Uniform

• Orientation: 36 hours to 1 week (classroom and clinical time)
• Scrubs: Any color

Unit Census & Capacity

• Average daily census: 70 patients
• Visits per day: 160
• Rooms: 36
• Beds: 50

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check required within 30 days of start, including:

  • Social Security verification
  • National sex offender registry
  • National and state criminal searches (excluding NH counties; NH State Police search required)
  • Education verification
  • Motor vehicle background check (if applicable)
• Drug screen: 10-panel within 14 days prior to start
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within last 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (with 2-step PPD or equivalent)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B immunity or waiver
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (required October 31 – April 1; exemptions allowed with documentation)
• Fit mask test annually (N95 or equivalent)
• Respiratory safety clearance questionnaire required
• Pass/fail dysrhythmia (EKG) testing required for awareness and compliance
• References: Two professional references within last 3 years, including one supervisor
• Employment application and skills checklist required

Additional Notes

• Travelers who have previously worked for the associated health system are not eligible
• Religious and medical exemptions for vaccines require specific waiver forms and approval
• Candidate must complete SSA release and state-specific background authorizations
• Floating to ICU and ED may be required for helping hands and patient sitting
• No patient assignments outside of clinical team

This position is ideal for experienced ER nurses with pediatric skills, Epic proficiency, and a commitment to working night shifts in a dynamic emergency department setting.