Pediatric Stepdown RN
Chicago, Illinois
La Rabida Children's Hospital

Pediatric Stepdown RN

Job Overview

• Travel/contract pediatric stepdown RN role in Chicago, Illinois
• Night shift: 4x12 hours, 19:00–7:30
• Start date: ASAP
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• First-timers not accepted
• Local candidates accepted
• Pending license accepted
• Can accommodate block scheduling
• Clinician may float within scope to meet facility needs
• Weekend coverage required every other weekend
• Ratios: 1:3–4

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Pediatric PCU - Progressive Care Unit (2 years of experience)
• Pediatric PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• PALS issued by American Heart Association
• Ventilator experience
• Tracheostomy experience
• G tube experience
• 1:4 patient ratio experience
• Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown experience
• Experience with Meditech

Unit Details

• Pediatric inpatient stepdown unit with 39 beds
• Cares for patients ages 2 weeks to 18 years
• 50–60% of patients have technology dependence
• Acute care setting for children with chronic illness
• No drips or surgical patients

Additional Requirements

• Flu vaccination required; exemptions accepted for medical and religious reasons
• COVID vaccination required; exemptions not accepted
• Drug screen required within 30 days of start
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start
• Negative TB screening or chest X-ray required
• Tdap required within the past 10 years
• Measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella immunity or vaccination documentation required
• References required within 3 years of start
• Skills checklist required annually

Notes

• Meditech experience required
• Free parking available