Pediatric ED Registered Nurse
Freehold, New Jersey
CentraState Medical Center

Pediatric ER Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Freehold, New Jersey
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Primary assignment in Pediatric Emergency Department (ED) with floating to Adult ED if census is low
• Hybrid unit caring for both Pediatric ED and Pediatric inpatient patients
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (12-hour shifts)
• Every other weekend required (Saturday/Sunday)
• Holidays required
• No on-call duties
• Dress code: Black pants with child-friendly scrub top or all black

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Jersey
• Minimum 1 year of recent Pediatric Emergency Room (ER) experience
• Experience working with Pediatric patients in both Emergency Room and Inpatient settings
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS certification
• TNCC certification
• Advanced Dysrhythmia competency
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or RQI accepted
• CEUs:

  • 8 Stroke Contact Hours (including NIHSS) and 4 Trauma Contact Hours annually required for ER/ED
• NIH Stroke Certification required annually for ED

Background & Health Requirements

• Background check within 30 days of start covering past 7 years (specific vendor required)
• Physical exam or "Fit for Work" statement within 12 months of start (including weight, height, blood pressure)
• 10-panel urine drug screen within 30 days of start (MRO process required)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Positive MMR titer (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella) with booster if low titer
  • Positive Varicella titer with booster if low titer
  • Hepatitis B titer preferred; declination allowed
• Negative TB test (IGRA Quantaferon Gold or TSPOT) within 1 year or 2-step PPD acceptable
• TB questionnaire required if history of positive TB test
• COVID-19: Must be fully vaccinated or have approved medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)
• Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (declinations not accepted)

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Every other weekend and holidays required
• Night shift only
• No floating required (except occasional float to Adult ED if census is low)
• RTLS badge may be issued with a $37.50 fee if lost or not returned

Documentation & Compliance

• 2 current references related to position within past 2 years, completed by supervisor/manager
• Employment application or resume required
• Skills checklist related to position/unit required
• Work history verification for past 2 years required (NJ candidates must verify minimum 1 year prior to start)
• Photo for badge: passport style, shoulders up, no hats/masks/sunglasses, neutral background

Facility-Specific Requirements (Time Sensitive)

• Completion of email access guidelines, third-party security access, and privacy/confidentiality statements within 48 hours of signing
• Pass/fail testing acknowledgment for dysrhythmia exams must be signed within 48 hours of confirmation
• Medical and religious exemption forms for COVID-19 and flu vaccines require facility approval

Preferred Skills

• Epic charting experience preferred

This position is ideal for experienced Pediatric ED nurses with prior travel assignments who are comfortable working night shifts and meeting comprehensive certification and compliance requirements.