Pediatric RN
Dallas, Texas
Medical City Dallas Hospital

Travel RN Opportunity - Pediatric Unit, Dallas, TX

Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
Location: Dallas, Texas
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Pediatric unit at a children’s hospital
• Number of beds: 38
• Number of staff: 15
• Shift staffing:

  • Day Shift: 1 Charge RN, up to 10 RNs, up to 3 Patient Care Technicians (PCT)
  • Night Shift: 1 Charge RN, up to 10 RNs, up to 3 PCT
• Patient ratio: 1 RN to 4 patients
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system: Meditech

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Valid Texas RN license
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification

Preferred Certifications

• APHON Chemo Certification (preferred but not required)

Typical Procedures Performed

• Respiratory care
• Central line care
• G-tube/NG tube management
• Drain care
• Preoperative and postoperative care

Floating Areas

• Pediatric Medical/Surgical floor
• Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU)
• Pediatric Oncology

Work Schedule and Dress Code

• 4 weekend shifts required
• Scrub color: Royal blue

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience as an RN in the specialty (Pediatrics)

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required for this position

Summary

This travel RN role is ideal for pediatric nurses with at least 1 year of experience, valid Texas licensure, and current BLS and PALS certifications. The position offers exposure to a variety of pediatric specialties and procedures in a well-staffed, 38-bed unit with a 1:4 patient ratio. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks.