Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics in San Diego, CA

**Job Title:** Registered Nurse
**Job Specialty:** Pediatrics - Surgical Unit
**Job Duration:** 13 weeks
**Shift:** Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:00)
**Guaranteed Hours:** Not specified
**Experience:** 2 years in pediatric surgical ortho experience
**License:** CA License required
**Certifications:** BLS, PALS
**Must-Have:**
- All requested time off (RTO) must be communicated upfront
- Must work 2 out of the 3 major holidays
**Job Description:**
- Provide high-quality care to pediatric patients in a 42-bed surgical/ortho unit, focusing on pre/post-operative care.
- Care for patients with various conditions including neurological, craniofacial, urology, and orthopedic issues such as scoliosis, sports injuries, and fractures.
- Manage patients with chronic conditions like cerebral palsy or other neuromuscular problems; excludes cardiac patients.
- Assist in the rehabilitation of mostly traumatic brain injury patients.
- Be flexible to float within the hospital, including NICU satellite locations, as needed.
- Complete all mandatory training modules before starting; note that these modules are non-billable.
- Adhere to all compliance requirements with respect to documentation deadlines.
- Demonstrate the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with a patient ratio of 1:3-4.
- Required to have up-to-date flu vaccination, with no exemptions allowed.
**Additional Details:**
- Travelers are required to use correct DOB for system passwords to avoid delays in orientation.
- Perm staff needs a year's wait before eligible for travel assignments.
- Mileage is reimbursed at the standard rate when traveling for NICU and HomeCare positions.