Pediatric Emergency Department RN
San Antonio, Texas
Methodist Children's Hospital

Travel RN Opportunity – Pediatric Emergency Department

Location: San Antonio, Texas
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric Emergency Room (ER)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Facility Overview

• Pediatric Emergency Department at a dedicated children’s hospital
• 36 beds plus 2 trauma rooms
• Patient ratio approximately 3:1
• Fast-paced environment, seeing 200-250 patients daily during peak season
• Team-oriented culture with experienced staff
• Unit uses Meditech documentation system
• Standard pediatric ER equipment

Shift Details

• Shifts available: 7A-7:30P, 7P-7:30A, 1P-1:30A, 3P-3:30A
• 12-hour shifts, rotating weekends
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week
• No call requirements
• Floating required (to ED holds or inpatient units as needed)

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Active Texas RN license (temporary licenses no longer accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Emergency Department experience (higher of conflicting requirements)
• Certifications required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) or ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• Experience working in a pediatric environment
• Must be willing and able to float per hospital policy

Preferred Skills

• Leadership experience (Charge Nurse or Nursing Educator roles)
• Experience with Meditech electronic health records
• Skilled in pediatric patient care and interventions

Procedures Commonly Performed

• IV insertions
• In-and-out catheterizations
• Medication reconciliation

Dress Code & Appearance Guidelines

• Scrubs: Navy color for RNs; undershirts and jackets in white, navy, or black only
• No hooded jackets or sweaters allowed
• No artificial nails or nail polish
• Hair must be off shoulders and natural color
• Tattoos should be covered when possible; uncovered body art addressed individually
• Visible piercings limited to ears only

Additional Notes

• Candidates with mixed adult and pediatric ER experience are encouraged to apply, but pediatric ED experience is preferred
• The unit values hardworking, self-motivated individuals passionate about high-quality pediatric care and service excellence