Pediatric Emergency Room RN - Contract

Registered Nurse Emergency Room (Pediatrics)

Facility: Christiana Hospital
Location: Newark, DE
Start Date : 12/01/2026
Unit: Pediatric Center Pediatric ER
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Shift: 12-Hour Nights | 7:00 PM 7:00 AM

Position Details

• Provide nursing care to pediatric patients in the Pediatric Emergency Room.

• Perform phlebotomy and IV placement for patients across all age levels.

• Work night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.

• Work every other weekend.

• Work every other holiday.

• No on-call requirements.

Required Certifications

• ACLS

• BLS

• PALS

Preferred Certification:

- ENPC

Clinical Requirements

• Demonstrated phlebotomy and IV placement skills across all age groups.

• Pediatric Emergency Room experience aligned with the unit's needs.

Overtime & Scheduling Policies

• Travel RNs are not authorized to pick up overtime shifts. Overtime will not be approved by ChristianaCare.

• Incidental overtime is also not permitted or approved.

• The only exception applies to procedural areas with on-call or scheduled procedures, depending on staffing needs and emergent cases.

• All staff are expected to take their assigned meal breaks. Travel RNs cannot accumulate untaken meal-break time.

End-of-Shift & Handoff Expectations

• In the event of a code, RRT, or significant event near shift change, nurses are expected to coordinate a timely handoff.

• Nurses should tag out to the Charge RN or oncoming nurse at the top of the hour when appropriate.

• Provide a clear handoff of outstanding tasks and important patient information not readily available in the EMR (MPages).

• Coordinate with the Charge RN, Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM), or Nurse Manager (NM) whenever assistance is needed to ensure a timely handoff and departure.