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Pediatric ER RN
Norfolk, Virginia
Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters

$1,786-2,620/week

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Job info

Job Opportunity: RN - ER PEDS

Location: Norfolk, Virginia
Employment Type: Long Term

Job Details

Specialty: Pediatric Emergency Room (ER PEDS)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours guaranteed weekend work, plus rotating holidays
Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:4
Unit Size: 31 to 40 beds/rooms/bays
Use of Ancillary Staff: Tech, LPN/LVN

Common Diagnoses/Treatments

Asthma
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Neonate with fever
Sickle Cell Disease

Special Procedures & Skills

Moderate sedations
Breathing treatments
Chest tube set-up and care
CPAP/BiPAP
Home ventilators
High frequency ventilators
Procedural sedation
Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) drugs
Tracheostomy care
Ventilator management
Blood and blood products administration
Cardioversion/defibrillation
Cooling/warming blanket use
Central venous pressure (CVP) monitoring
12-lead EKG interpretation
Rapid transfusions

Lines and Equipment Managed

Drains
Triple lumen catheters
Port-A-Cath/vascular device access and care
PICC/central lines
PCA pumps
Feeding tubes

Critical Care Areas Covered

Burns
Cardiac
Medical
Neurological
PICU
Surgical
Transplant
Trauma

Medical-Surgical Areas Covered

General
Hematology/Oncology
Orthopedics

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Virginia
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including Pediatric ER experience
ED experience within the last year
Experience working with Pediatric and Neonate patients
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Healthcare Provider/Professional Rescuer)
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Blue Card
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Triage experience

Additional Information

Flu vaccination required, no exemptions
Dress code: Scrubs
Parking available with pass required

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified as required.

Facility

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters

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Childrens
206 beds

ADDRESS601 Children's LaneNorfolk, VA 23507

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About Norfolk, VA

As a Travel Pediatrics Emergency Department Nurse in Norfolk, VA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Norfolk is slightly lower than the national average.
Wages generally match up with the cost of living, making it an affordable place to live.

Weather

Average summer highs are around 87°F, and winter lows are around 32°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Norfolk, with options available in various neighborhoods to suit different preferences.

Transportation

Norfolk is fairly car-friendly, but it also has public transportation options including buses and light rail for convenient commuting.

Demographics

Norfolk is a diverse city with a wide range of age groups.
Common health issues may include allergies and asthma due to the region's pollen levels.
There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of Naval Station Norfolk.

Things to Do

Norfolk offers a vibrant dining scene, with a variety of restaurants offering diverse cuisines.
The city has a rich arts and music scene, with numerous galleries and live music venues.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy various water activities due to its coastal location, and there are also opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and biking.

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