Discover Joyful Healthcare in Charming Norfolk, Virginia!

JOB DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS
Registered Nurse – Pediatric Progressive Care / Stepdown - Travel - (Peds PCU RN - Pedi PCU RN)
StartDate: 2/3/2025 Available Shifts: 12 D/N Pay Rate: $2177.86 - $2400.09

Located on the 7th floor of the main hospital, the neuroscience unit at CHKD offers 14 inpatient beds, a sensory playroom, and technology that casts soothing images on the walls, as well as a family lounge. In addition, the unit incorporates six inpatient EEG beds and state-of-the-art monitoring equipment to provide the best possible care to patients with neurological conditions. It features four video EEG monitoring rooms with state-of-the-art equipment and provides care to neurology, neurosurgery and epilepsy monitoring/surgical patients. This unit also performs gene therapy infusions for SMA and will often participate in clinical drug trials. Some of the conditions we treat on the unit have the following conditions: Hydrocephalus, Brain and spinal cord tumors, Intractable epilepsy, Spina bifida, Craniofacial disorders, Brain or spine trauma, Spinal deformity/scoliosis, Concussions, Epilepsy, Headaches/migraines, ADEM, Ataxia, Brain Abscess, Chiara Malformation, Closed Head Injury, Craniofacial, Encephalopathy, Encephalitis, Epilepsy, Guillain Barre, Headaches/Migraines, Hydrocephalous, Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (Pseudotumor cerebri, benign, etc.), Neurofibromatosis, Microcephaly, Macrocephaly, Moyamoya, MS, Pseudoseizures, Shunt Placement/Revision, Sleep Disorders, Stroke, Tethered Cord, Tuberous Sclerosis, Weakness, VNS Insertion/Malfunction, Ketogenic Diet, Transverse Myelitis, Muscular Dystrophy, Gait Abnormality, Convulsions, Febrile Seizure, AIM, Cyclical Vomiting, Cerebral Palsy, etc.

Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Stepdown Experience: 2 years Licenses: RN(Compact Accepted) Certifications: BLS; PALS References: 1 Reference in entire work history Strong Neuro skills
FLU required. No exemptions

FACILITY LOCATION
Known as “America’s first region,” the areas of Virginia Beach and Norfolk are not only teeming with history, but also offer some beautifully relaxing beaches. Combine the region’s natural beauty and culture with a prominent medical presence, and you have a coveted location, filled with a kaleidoscope of opportunities. From wildlife refuge parks to a thriving nightlife and dining scene, the Virginia Beach/Norfolk area is primed for fun.

JOB BENEFITS
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

* Competitive pay rates
* Free, quality, private housing
* Medical, Dental, Vision
* 401(k) and Flex Spending
* Life Insurance
* Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
* Free Continuing Education
* Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

ABOUT THE COMPANY
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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Registered Nurse, Pediatric Stepdown
Experience: 2 years
Licenses: RN(Compact Accepted)
Certifications: BLS; PALS
References: 1 Reference in entire work history

Strong Neuro skills
FLU required. No exemptions