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Job Description

We are seeking experienced Pediatric Emergency Department RNs for night shift positions at our Level 1 Trauma Center in Syracuse, NY. This role requires specialized expertise in pediatric emergency care, with a focus on rapid assessment, trauma response, and family-centered interventions. Candidates must have dedicated Pediatric ED experience—applicants with only combined Adult/Pediatric ED backgrounds will not be considered.

Contract Details

• Location: Syracuse, NY 13210
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (Start Date: ASAP, End Date: 7/30)
• Shift: 19:00–07:30 (12-hour nights)
• Schedule: Every other weekend & select holidays required
• Weekly Pay: $2,022.90 (MI&L included in rate)
• Contract Type: Full-time contract

Qualifications

• Current New York State RN License (required)
• BLS Certification (current or eligible for recertification)
• Minimum 2 years recent experience (within the last 2 years) in an acute care facility of comparable size/acuity
• Primary experience in a dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department required
• Level 1 or 2 Trauma Center experience preferred
• Formal triage training and certification required
• Adult ED experience considered a secondary asset
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• Must pass pre-employment health screening, drug test, and background check

Skills & Requirements

• Expert triage skills with ability to prioritize critical cases rapidly
• Proficiency in pediatric trauma care and emergency interventions
• Strong crisis management abilities in high-stress situations
• Family-centered communication to support anxious parents/guardians
• Technical competency with EPIC EMR documentation
• Collaborative approach with multidisciplinary teams (physicians, respiratory therapists, social workers)
• Commitment to maintaining a trauma-informed care environment

Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver expert nursing care to pediatric patients in urgent/emergent conditions
• Conduct rapid assessments and implement evidence-based triage protocols
• Respond to trauma alerts and critical care situations as part of the code team
• Administer medications, perform IV insertions, and assist with emergency procedures
• Document care thoroughly and efficiently using EPIC EMR
• Educate families on diagnoses, treatments, and discharge instructions
• Maintain readiness of emergency equipment and pediatric-specific supplies
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and debrief sessions
• Adhere to protocols for suspected child abuse/neglect reporting

This position offers the opportunity to work in a high-acuity pediatric trauma center, ideal for RNs seeking to advance their emergency nursing expertise while delivering compassionate care to vulnerable populations.

Note: Applications without verifiable Pediatric ED experience will not be reviewed. Travel RNs must demonstrate comparable facility experience.

How to Apply:

Please reach out to us at Cure@curestaffing.com with an updated resume and two references in the below format. If you do not submit references we cannot interview you. ( Reference info should include: Full name, email, phone , title and relationship to you)

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