Pediatric Med-Surg & Hematology/Oncology RN
Charlotte, North Carolina
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center

Pediatrics Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Night, 3 shifts of 12 hours (18:45 - 07:15)
• Hours per Week: 36 hours
• Patient Population: Ages 0-17, medical surgical patients and hematology/oncology
• Unit Float Requirement: Yes, float to PICU and NICU
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Call Requirement: None
• Target Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5-6
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling
• Unit Orientation: 24 hours
• Hospital Orientation: Mandatory attendance for classes during week one
• Unit Systems: PYXIS, EPIC, SBAR
• Scrubs: Not provided; recommended fun kid tops & navy pants

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of pediatric medical-surgical nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Pediatric experience required
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification
• Ability to administer chemotherapy

Preferred Qualifications

• IV start and lab draw skills
• Chemotherapy experience and certification preferred

Important Policies & Requirements

• RTO (Return to Office) Policy: No RTO after booking allowed; call-offs or additional RTO may result in cancellation and Do Not Rehire status
• Float Requirement: Must float to PICU and NICU units as needed
• Background Checks: Required within 90 days of start, including local, federal, and sex offender searches, education verification, and others as applicable
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start (or within 30 days if past positive TB)
  • Fit mask testing (N95 or PAPR training) required within 1 year
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray per protocol
  • Drug screening within 30 days of start
  • Immunizations/titers required for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption
• Competency Exams: Medication test/pharmacology and Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exams required as applicable
• Orientation & Training: Completion of facility-specific education modules and annual compliance training required
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo on white background required immediately after signing contract
• Confidentiality Agreement: Must be signed prior to start
• References: Two professional references within three years required for travel and acute care positions

Additional Notes

• Float to PICU and NICU: Nurses must be flexible to work in Pediatric Intensive Care and Neonatal Intensive Care Units
• No Call Requirement: No mandatory on-call shifts
• Self-Scheduling: Allows flexibility in shift selection within the unit’s scheduling system
• Orientation: Includes both unit-specific and hospital-wide training sessions
• Scrubs: Not provided onsite; bring appropriate attire as recommended

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric RNs seeking a travel contract with exposure to hematology/oncology and medical-surgical pediatric care in a fast-paced hospital environment.