Pediatric ER Registered Nurse
Newark, New Jersey
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Pediatric ER Registered Nurse

Location: Newark, New Jersey
Employment Type: Per Diem
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking Pediatric Emergency Department (Peds ED) Registered Nurses to work at a hospital in Newark, NJ. This role involves working primarily in the Pediatric ED, with possible floating to the PICU and other pediatric units.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Jersey
• Minimum 1.5 years of Pediatric ER (Emergency Room) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Current certifications issued by the American Heart Association:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• IV Certification
• De-escalation Training (Management of Assaultive Behavior)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Shift Details

• Shift Time: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Maximum 2 shifts per week
• Orientation: 1 day computer training at home, 2nd day on-unit starting at 7:00 AM

Important Policies

• Clinicians must commit to working at least 4 shifts per month at the assigned site
• Cancellation policy: 3 instances of last-minute shift cancellations (within 24–48 hours) will be reviewed and may result in cancellation or final warning
• Clinicians cannot switch locations once assigned

Required Compliance and Documentation

• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history
• 7-year work history verification (New Jersey state requirement)
• Background checks including criminal, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and state-specific exclusions list
• Drug screen within 30 days of start (10-panel urine test)
• Physical exam within 12 months, cleared to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol
• Immunizations and titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
• Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Fit test and respiratory medical clearance (RespSafety) required prior to start
• Color blindness exam if job tasks require color discrimination
• Completion of medication, EKG/dysrhythmia, IV therapy, and pharmacology competency exams within 72 hours of signing
• Annual education sign-off and facility-specific training completion required

Certifications and Competencies

• Mandatory:

  • BLS, ACLS, PALS (per Pediatric ER requirements)
  • Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) training for Pediatric ER nurses
  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (as applicable)
  • IV Therapy/Infusion Exam
• Preferred/As applicable:

  • NIH Stroke Certification (required for Pediatric ER)
  • Other facility-specific CEUs such as Trauma and Stroke CEUs for Pediatric ER

Additional Notes

• Charting system used: Epic
• Scrubs color: Navy Blue
• Parking is free in unrestricted spaces; garage monitored by security cameras
• 1-year separation required for previous staff returning to the facility

This position is ideal for Pediatric ER RNs with solid pediatric emergency experience, current certifications, and a commitment to compliance and professional standards.