Peds
General Pediatrics RN — Travel Contract
Long Beach, CA | 13-Week Contract | Days
This pediatric unit cares for a diverse patient population ranging from neonates to young adults (ages 2–21), encompassing all types of medical and surgical patients. Winter brings a higher census driven by respiratory illness. No transplant or ventilated patients are managed on this unit.
Shift Details
- 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
- Every other weekend required (Saturday & Sunday days)
- No on-call required
Float Requirements
Candidates must be comfortable floating within the pediatric service line, including General Pediatrics, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, NICU, and PICU. When floating to Hem/Onc, assignments typically involve patients in sickle cell crisis or awaiting counts; a unit-based Hem/Onc RN administers chemotherapy and provides support.
Required Certifications
BLS and PALS (both required prior to start)
Clinical Skills Expected
- Central line and implanted line care, including blood draws
- Tracheostomy care and management
- Chest tube management
- NG tube insertion and management
- BiPAP/CPAP management
- Administration of blood products, TPN/lipids, insulin, and anti-seizure medications
- Pediatric dosage calculations
- Wound assessment, isolation precautions, and oral/nasal suctioning
- Body fluid handling post-chemotherapy; breastfeeding support
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of pediatric RN experience
- Travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers not accepted
- California RN license in hand at time of submission
- Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
- 1 professional reference within the past 2 years
Orientation is approximately 32 hours. Non-billable training modules are completed during orientation.