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Registered Nurse - Emergency Room Pediatric

  • Rhode Island, Providence

  • 11/10/2025

  • Contract

  • Active

Job Description:

  • Job Summary
    The Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric Emergency Department provides compassionate, high-quality care to infants, children, and adolescents presenting with urgent or emergent medical conditions. This role is responsible for assessing, triaging, and treating pediatric patients in a fast-paced emergency setting, while collaborating with physicians and the healthcare team to ensure safe and effective care delivery.

    Key Responsibilities
    1. Perform rapid assessments and triage of pediatric patients based on acuity and medical need.
    2. Administer medications, perform treatments, and assist with emergency procedures as ordered by physicians.
    3. Monitor and interpret patient vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and clinical status for changes requiring immediate attention.
    4. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
    5. Provide education and emotional support to patients and families during emergency care situations.
    6. Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
    7. Ensure adherence to hospital policies, infection control standards, and patient safety protocols.
    8. Participate in ongoing training and emergency simulations to maintain readiness for critical situations.

    Required Qualifications
    1. Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
    2. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited institution.
    3. Minimum of 1–2 years of emergency or pediatric nursing experience.
    4. Strong clinical judgment, multitasking ability, and communication skills.

    Preferred Qualifications (if any)
    1. Experience in a Pediatric Emergency Department or Level I Trauma Center.
    2. Familiarity with pediatric triage systems and emergency protocols.
    3. Proficiency in using electronic health record (EHR/EMR) systems.

    Certifications (if any)
    1. Basic Life Support (BLS) – required.
    2. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – required.
    3. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – preferred.
    4. Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) or Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) – preferred.

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