Pediatric Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Newark, New Jersey
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Job Summary: Registered Nurse - Pediatric Emergency Department (Peds ED)

Location: Newark, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Work Schedule: Every other weekend, 36 hours per week
• Unit: Pediatric Emergency Department (separate from Main ED)
• May care for holding patients
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:5+ (to be confirmed with traveler)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse in Pediatric Emergency Department
• Required Experience: Minimum 1.5 years in Pediatric ED (higher value from description)
• Preferred Experience: Ventilator management proficiency and PICU experience (possible float to PICU and Pediatrics)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Key Competencies and Testing

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required within 12 months of start
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required as applicable
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) with remediation policy in place

Mandatory Background and Health Requirements

• Criminal Background Check within 30 days of start
• Drug Screen (10-panel) within 30 days of start
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray as per facility protocol
• Physical Exam within 12 months, cleared to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
• Respiratory Medical Clearance and Fit Test (on-site fit testing mandatory)
• Influenza Vaccination or approved Medical/Religious Exemption (annual requirement)
• Immunizations: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (with specific documentation requirements)
• Color Blind Exam if job tasks require color discrimination

Additional Mandatory Training and Documentation

• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification required for Pediatric ER nurses (online and in-person portions; must be completed by hire date)
• Annual Education Sign Off and review of facility-specific education materials prior to start
• Vendor Medical Clearance Form if history of positive TB
• Facility-specific floating policy acknowledgment
• Completion of required facility-specific competencies and orientation materials

References and Work History

• Two references within the last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference
• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history
• Work history verification required for New Jersey candidates (minimum 1 year prior to start, allowing 30-day gaps or less)

Uniform

• Scrub color: Navy blue

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized Pediatric Emergency Department with a supportive environment for nurses new to travel assignments. The role requires specific pediatric emergency nursing experience and certifications, along with compliance with comprehensive health, background, and competency requirements.