Pediatric Emergency Department Nurse
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota - Minneapolis

Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department (ED)

Location: Minneapolis & St. Paul, Minnesota
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Job Summary

Provide family-centered nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents in the Pediatric Emergency Department. Responsible for independent nursing functions and delegated medical tasks in collaboration with the healthcare team.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Minnesota RN license
• Current AHA BLS and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED/ER) nursing experience (pediatric ED experience highly recommended)
• Must disclose if previously worked at this facility
• Interview availability for a 30-minute video call with camera on within 3 business days
• Prior travel experience not explicitly required

Work Details

• Department: Emergency Department
• Shifts: Days, Evenings, Nights (12-hour shifts)
• FTE: 0.9
• Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend
• Call: No

Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - check applicability
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - check applicability
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - check applicability
• State RN License verification required
• NURSYS verification required

Background & Health Requirements

• Criminal background check within 1 year, including SSN trace, 7-year county and nationwide criminal searches, National Sex Offender Registry, and FACIS level 3
• Fingerprinting via Minnesota DHS NetStudy required prior to start (candidates cannot start with fingerprints pending unless approved by facility)
• Education verification (minimum HS diploma or equivalent; Associate degree or higher must specify field of study relevant to nursing or related health sciences)
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start (must state “may work without restrictions”)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (or per state requirements)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella immunity documentation or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B immunity or declination form
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination form (masking required if declined)
• Drug testing within 1 year (9-panel minimum)

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of Minnesota DHS NetStudy Fingerprint Questionnaire immediately after contract signing
• Compliance with COVID-19 guidelines prior to start
• Completion of Respiratory Medical Evaluation Questionnaire prior to start
• Employment application required

Notes

• Pediatric ED experience is highly recommended but not strictly required beyond the 2 years ED experience minimum
• Prior travel experience is not stated as a requirement for this position
• Candidates must be prepared for a hard start date on either January 12 or January 26

This position offers an opportunity to work in a pediatric emergency setting with a reputable healthcare system in Minnesota, requiring strong pediatric emergency nursing skills and compliance with state-specific background and health documentation protocols.