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Registered Nurse

Dayton, OH

Pediatric Emergency Department – Registered Nurse

Position Overview

The facility's Pediatric Emergency Department is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for night shift work (11:00 PM – 7:00 AM). You'll deliver compassionate, evidence-based care to pediatric patients and families in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This is a 13-week contract role.

Clinical Role & Responsibilities

  • Provide direct nursing care to pediatric patients across acuity levels
  • Manage a patient load of 1–4 based on acuity
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support optimal patient and family outcomes
  • Assess patient and family needs and deliver care aligned with ANA standards and Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines
  • Adapt quickly to changing census and operational needs

Shift & Float Expectations

  • Night shift: 5 shifts per week, 8 hours each (11:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
  • Float across all ED sites and inpatient units (Specialty Pediatric Units, PICU, NICU, Transitional Care Unit) as needed based on census and staffing
  • Rotation through Mental Health Crisis Center as part of ED RN duties
  • Follow cooperative staffing guidelines

Requirements

  • 2+ years of pediatric ED experience
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • Active, unrestricted RN license in Ohio (Compact license accepted)
  • Current CPR and PALS certifications
  • Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
  • Recent manager or supervisor reference in your specialty
  • Smoke-free facility

Dress Code

Navy scrubs with navy or black scrub pants.