Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics - $653 per week in Tacoma, WA

Company: TLC Nursing Associates Inc
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: February 8, 2025

Job Description:

A Pediatrics (Peds) RN is a registered nurse who specializes in providing care for infants, children, and adolescents. The Peds RN works in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and pediatric offices, and is responsible for: Assessing, planning, and implementing patient care, taking into account the patient's age, medical history, and current condition. Administering medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed by a physician, and monitoring the patient's response to these interventions. Monitoring and recording vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing patterns, and reporting any changes to the physician. Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, such as pediatricians, respiratory therapists, and physical therapists, to ensure that the patient's care plan is coordinated and effective. Educating patients and families about their health conditions, treatments, and self-care strategies. Responding to emergency situations, such as anaphylaxis or asthma attacks, and initiating appropriate interventions. Maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality, and ensuring that all patient care is provided in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. The Peds RN must have excellent communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment. A bachelor's degree in nursing and a current registered nurse (RN) license are required, and prior experience in pediatric care is preferred. In addition, the Peds RN must have a strong understanding of child development, as well as the physical, emotional, and psychological needs of pediatric patients. This is a not full time but contracted travel position.

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