Registered Nurse / Emergency Room Pediatric

Job Summary:
Emergency Room Pediatric (ER PEDS) Nurse in Palo Alto, California. This role involves providing high-quality, evidence-based care to pediatric patients within the scope of practice defined by the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory standards, and hospital policies. The ER PEDS Nurse collaborates with the healthcare team, families, and patients to deliver family-centered care in a fast-paced emergency setting.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Rotating shift; 12 hours per shift; minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: CA-Registered Nurse (RN) license; current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in pediatric emergency care or pediatric units preferred.
• Additional Information: The ER PEDS Nurse will assess and manage pediatric patients, collaborate with the care team to develop individualized treatment plans, and provide education to patients and families. The role requires rapid problem-solving and emergency response skills, with opportunities to participate in unit programs, team meetings, and professional development initiatives. The position emphasizes patient safety, quality improvement, and team collaboration.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Other

As one of the leading suppliers of travel healthcare professionals and a Best of Staffing® Talent Award winner, Cross Country Nurses offers thousands of opportunities for healthcare professionals across the country. We have relationships with more than 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide and offer excellent compensation and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Have the freedom to decide where you want to work and take your career where you want it to go when you travel with us.