Pediatric Emergency Department RN
Dayton, Ohio
Dayton Children's Hospital

Registered Nurse (Pediatric ED) - Travel/Contract

Location: Dayton, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide professional nursing care following standards set by the American Nurses Association and Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote optimal health for pediatric patients and families.
• Deliver proficient nursing care based on detailed patient/family assessments and hospital mission.
• Promote a patient and family experience-oriented environment.
• Act as a change agent to meet rapidly changing census and customer needs.

Schedule

• Shift: 11 PM - 7 AM
• Scheduled days based on unit needs

Experience & Education Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatric Emergency Department (ED)
• Required Experience: Minimum 2 years Pediatric ED experience (preferred)
• Education: BSN required
• Licensure: Active and unrestricted RN license in Ohio

Certifications Required

• CPR
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred for PICU/Pediatrics
• Other certifications as applicable (e.g., TNCC, NRP preferred but not required)

Float Expectations

• Must float across all ED sites (Main ED, Crisis Center at Mathile) and inpatient units as needed.
• May be assigned to South ED based on staffing needs.
• Participate in Mental Health Crisis Center as part of ED RN rotation.
• Float to Specialty Pediatric Units (Med/Surg), PICU, NICU, or Transitional Care Unit when ED census is low.
• Responsible for care of 1-4 patients depending on acuity and unit.

Required Competencies & Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for RNs)
• Unit-specific competency exam with passing score, updated annually

Health & Background Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within one year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Fingerprinting (BCI and FBI) completed onsite on first day of orientation (Ohio state law)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start, updated annually
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tdap vaccine
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (updated annually)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) titers or vaccines
  • Varicella titer or vaccines
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination with facility-specific form
• 10-panel drug screen completed prior to start, updated if break in service >2 months
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season

Documentation & History Requirements

• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment application including 2 years prior clinical practice in acute care and similar area
• Unit-specific skills checklist, updated annually
• Performance evaluations if worked over 1 year; internal evaluations if over 2 years

Additional Notes

• Facility does not accept candidates with corrective action on license.
• Navy scrubs or navy/black scrub pants required as per dress code.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

This position is ideal for experienced Pediatric ED RNs with a BSN and required certifications, comfortable with floating across multiple pediatric units and working night shifts.