Pediatric Med-Surg/Oncology RN
Newark, New Jersey
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Pediatrics Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Newark, New Jersey
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Summary

Seeking a Pediatric Registered Nurse with acute care pediatric and chemotherapy/oncology experience to provide care for pediatric med-surg and oncology patients, including neonates through adolescents. The role involves managing vascular access, administering chemotherapy and other medications, and supporting general pediatric care needs.

Required Qualifications

Licensure & Certifications

• Valid RN license in New Jersey
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Experience

• Minimum 1.5 years of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• Pediatrics and oncology experience required

Clinical Skills

• Peripheral line care/management
• Central line/implanted line care and central line blood draws
• Administration of chemotherapy
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Work Environment & Unit Details

• Patient ratio approximately 1:5
• Unit serves general pediatrics, hematology/oncology, orthopedic, and surgical patients (neonates to adolescents)
• Floating required within skillset based on census, acuity, and staffing

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background & Screening

• Criminal background check within 30 days of start
• E-Verify clearance required
• Multiple alias checks for background and exclusion lists
• Drug screen (10-panel urine) within 30 days of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start (with additional requirements if history of positive TB)
• Physical exam within 12 months confirming ability to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
• Respiratory medical clearance and on-site fit testing mandatory prior to start (updated annually)
• Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Color blindness exam if job tasks require color discrimination (within 12 months)
• Latex allergy questionnaire if applicable

Competency & Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required within 72 hours of signing, valid within 12 months
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for applicable units
• IV Therapy/Infusion competency exam required for all RNs (except OR specialties)
• Pass/fail testing for EKG and medication knowledge with remediation and cancellation policies
• Annual education sign-off and safety manual acknowledgment required

References & Work History

• Two references within last 2 years (one managerial)
• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history
• Work history verification for New Jersey candidates (minimum 1 year prior to start)

Scheduling & Policies

• Priority given to candidates who submit requests for return to office (RTO) and scheduling prior to offer
• No scheduling requests approved after offer acceptance
• Floating required without exception
• Locals accepted at same rate

Facility Highlights

• Quaternary care teaching hospital with comprehensive pediatric services
• Dedicated inpatient pediatric hematology/oncology unit
• Includes PICU, Pediatric Emergency Department, and Level IV NICU

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