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

Pediatric Stepdown RN

Overview

• Travel/contract pediatric stepdown registered nurse 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
• Floating within scope may be required
• Block scheduling may be accommodated

Unit Details

• Inpatient pediatric 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

Required Qualifications

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

Schedule

• Weekend coverage required every other weekend
• 4x12 schedule accepted
• 3x12 schedule also accepted

Compliance / Pre-Start Requirements

• RTO must be approved and included in the contract before the start date
• Flu vaccination required; medical and religious exemptions accepted
• COVID vaccination required; exemptions not accepted
• Drug screen required within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Tdap within the past 10 years
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray required
• Measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella immunity or vaccination documentation required
• Background, education, and state registry / abuse / sex offender checks required
• References required within 3 years of start
• Skills checklist required annually

Additional Notes

• Free parking available