Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview

This is a floating position within a pediatric float pool, providing care in various pediatric units, including PICU, NICU, pediatric medical-surgical, pediatric PACU, pediatric emergency department boarders, and postpartum/mother-baby units.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) required.
• Experience in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is required.
• Clinical experience in pediatrics is necessary; previous float pool experience in NICU/PICU is considered.
• BLS, NRP, ACLS, and PALS certifications are required.
• Pediatric PACU experience is highly preferred.
• Dr. Brown’s Infant Driven Feeding certification is required but can be pending upon submission; the certification incurs a cost.
• Epic experience is required.
• Must adhere to floating policies.
• Must be comfortable with varying pediatric settings.
• Virginia nursing license is required; candidates can submit with a pending license.

Schedule

• Night shifts, 4×12-hour format (19:00 – 07:00).
• 36 or 48 hours per week.
• Every other weekend and holiday commitment is required.
• No block scheduling can be accommodated.
• Time off requests must allow for approved hours; no time off can be approved during the first 2 weeks of assignment.

Contract Details

• Initial contract duration of 13 weeks.

Responsibilities

The registered nurse will be responsible for providing high-quality care to pediatric patients across various specialties, ensuring adherence to established care standards and protocols. The role includes direct patient care, collaboration with interprofessional teams, and participation in ongoing education and training initiatives.