Pediatric Emergency Department Registered Nurse - PEDERRN24-12846

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatric Emergency Department (ED)

Location: Edison, NJ 08818

Duration: 3 Months

Hours Per Week: 36.00
Hours Per Day: 8.00
Days Per Week: 5.00

Job Summary:

• As an Emergency Department RN, you will be on the front lines, ready to provide critical care to pediatric patients when they need it most.
• In this role, you'll deliver specialized and innovative services, equipped to handle a wide range of emergency situations specific to pediatric care.
• You will be trained to manage various trauma scenarios, requiring quick and decisive action.
• The ideal candidate will be able to swiftly and accurately assess incoming patients with both physical and mental health conditions, prioritizing their medical needs accordingly.

Required Skills & Experience:

• A minimum of 18 months of Nursing experience in a pediatric ED environment.
• Demonstrated performance and practice are essential.
• Must have ED experience within the past six months.
• Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to create effective nursing care plans.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of professional nursing services.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and hospital personnel.

Education:

• Required: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Certifications & Licensure:

• Required:
  • NJ State Professional Registered Nurse license or multi-state compact license.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
  • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS).
• Preferred:
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Heart Association.
  • Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC).

Languages: English (Speak, Read, Write)

Schedule Notes:

• Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend required
• Holidays as needed
• No on-call duties
• 13-week assignment
• 2+ years of recent Pediatric ED experience required
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, PALS (All required)
• This is a fast-paced, high-acuity Pediatric Emergency Department with patient volumes reaching up to 80 per day.
• Float requirements: Float within the department, including ED Adult, Pediatric, and Intermediate Care Unit (IMC).