Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: RN – Pediatrics
Location: Bronx, NY
Duration: 13 Weeks
Schedule: 3x12-Hour Shifts
- Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
- Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Compensation:
- Local Candidate Pay: $2,000 – $2,400/week
- Traveler Candidate Pay: $2,600 – $3,000/week
Compensation based on experience and eligibility
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) to provide compassionate, high-quality patient care within a fast-paced acute care environment. The RN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans while collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams. The ideal candidate will have strong Med/Surg Rehab experience, pediatric nursing skills, and the ability to provide excellent care to pre-operative and post-operative patients and their families.
Responsibilities:
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals
- Provide direct bedside nursing care for pediatric pre-operative and post-operative patients
- Administer medications and monitor patient responses and adverse reactions
- Perform wound care, dressing changes, catheter insertions, and IV therapy
- Operate and adjust specialized medical equipment as needed
- Monitor and document patient vital signs, assessments, and clinical progress
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams regarding treatment plans and discharge planning
- Educate patients and families regarding procedures, medications, and post-operative care instructions
- Maintain accurate patient files, medical charts, and electronic health records
- Adhere to nursing best practices, infection control standards, and patient safety protocols
- Provide compassionate and family-centered patient care in a pediatric setting
Qualifications:
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New York required
- Minimum of two (2) years of Med/Surg Rehab experience in a large acute care hospital setting required
- Most recent relevant experience must be within the past year
- Strong clinical skills in:
- Physical assessment
- Medication administration
- Wound care and infection control
- IV therapy
- Post-operative care
- Patient education
- Telemetry monitoring
- Excellent communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills required
Required Certifications:
- Current BLS Certification (American Heart Association) required
Education:
- Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university required
For more details reach at jknox@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732-791-4827.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.