Pediatric Emergency Department RN
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 Description

• Position is for Pediatric Emergency Department (Peds ED) Registered Nurses.
• Peds ED is separate from the Main ED.
• May float to PICU and Peds units.
• Shift: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM (overnight).
• Orientation: 1 day computer training at home, 2nd day on-unit starting at 7 AM.
• Charting system used: Epic.
• Scrubs color: Navy Blue.
• Maximum of 2 shifts per week allowed.
• Cancellation policy: 3 instances of last-minute shift cancellations (within 24–48 hours) subject to review and possible cancellation or final warning.
• Must complete de-escalation training course (cost $52 plus tax).
• Must be committed to working at least 4 shifts per month at the assigned site.

Required Qualifications

• License: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Jersey.
• Experience: Minimum 1.5 years of Pediatric Emergency Department experience required.
• Certifications:

  • Current AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• PICU experience preferred.
• Proficient ventilator management preferred.
• Must complete Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) training (Iron Temple online and in-person portions).
• 2 clinical references required, including at least 1 leadership reference from assignments within the last year.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history.
• 2 references within the last 2 years (at least one managerial).
• Background checks including criminal background, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and state-specific exclusions.
• Drug screen within 30 days of start.
• 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 requirements.
• Immunizations and titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Influenza vaccination or approved exemption.
• Fit test and respiratory medical clearance required prior to start.
• Color blindness exam if job tasks require color discrimination.
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology, dysrhythmia/EKG, IV therapy/infusion, and pass/fail testing (EKG/medication).
• Annual education sign-off and facility-specific training including Baxter orientation videos.
• Completion of RWJBH floating policy acknowledgment for every new assignment.

Additional Notes

• Free parking available in unrestricted spaces; garage monitored by security cameras.
• 1-year separation required for previous staff returning.
• Must be dedicated to completing all compliance and onboarding requirements promptly.

This position offers a specialized opportunity for experienced Pediatric ER RNs interested in per diem work with a reputable healthcare system in New Jersey.