Pediatric Behavioral Health RN
Seattle, Washington
Seattle Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center

Pediatric Behavioral Health RN

Overview

• Travel/contract RN role in Seattle, Washington
• Night shift: 3x12 hours, 19:00–7:30
• 36 hours per week
• 1:1 ratio
• First-timers accepted
• Every other weekend
• Potential on-call
• Potential float within scope to meet facility needs
• Locals accepted
• Guaranteed hours

Unit / Setting

• Pediatric acute psychiatric crisis unit treating children ages 4–17
• Primary model of care for RNs, with typical assignment of 1:6
• RNs may also be assigned 1:1 or to milieu support as needed
• Patients may have chronic medical comorbidities and nursing needs including diabetes, epilepsy, refeeding, cast care, and wound care

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Washington
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Pediatric Behavioral Health experience with at least 2 years of experience
• Pediatric Behavioral Health experience within the last year
• BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support issued by American Heart Association
• Ability to initiate and perform physical holds
• Ability to perform mechanical restraint
• Ability to perform seclusion
• De-escalation techniques for managing disruptive behaviors
• Therapeutic communication skills

Certifications

• BLS
• PALS

Preferred

• Limited pediatric background or behavioral health experience may be considered

Additional Notes

• Scrub color: any color or T-shirt top, age appropriate and kid friendly
• Charting: EPIC
• Teaching, Magnet, and Level I Trauma facility