Description

American Traveler is hiring a Pediatric ED RN for a Level 1 trauma teaching hospital, requiring 2+ years pediatric ED experience and an AR or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a 39-bed Pediatric Emergency Room, the only pediatric Level 1 trauma center in the state
• 12-hour night shift schedule, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, 36 hours per week
• Patient ratios range from 1:1-3/4 for acute care to 1:5/6 in Fast Track
• Patient population ranges from pediatric minor illness through major trauma, ages birth to under 21 with occasional adult patients
• Average daily census of 200 patients, over 65,000 annually, with 40% transfers from other hospitals
• No in-house psychiatric unit; 2 safe rooms available for acute psychiatric patients prior to transfer
• Uses Epic EMR
• Uses Sigma and Syringe Pump-Med Fusion 3500 IV pumps
• PIVs, phlebotomy, and 12-lead EKGs performed by RNs and Paramedics with IV team support available
• Every other weekend required; no on-call shifts; holiday coverage required as needed
• Floating is not required

Requirements

• Active RN license (AR state or compact) required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of specialty experience in a pediatric ED and large Level 1 trauma hospital required
• TNCC and ENPC certifications preferred
• Must test negative for nicotine
• Travelers will not triage patients or handle SANE cases

Additional Information

• Care for patients ranging from minor pediatric illness through major trauma cases
• Security present in the ED, including metal detectors and an off-duty police officer from 1500-2300
• Average patient length of stay is 3.5 hours, with an average 6-hour wait for an admission bed
• Ancillary support includes PCTs, Paramedics, Respiratory Therapists, and an in-house transport system
• Standardized airway carts are used and pharmacy responds to all codes
• Unit follows physician-initiated orders with pathways rather than standing protocols
• Candidates should expect 3 days of orientation and specialty testing upon starting
• Must follow facility dress code
• Return travelers are common during winter and high census periods
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates may be submitted
• Local and radius-based pay rates are available within a 60-mile radius