Compassionate Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatrics, NICU/ICU & Behavioral Health

Location: Lancaster, PA

Job Type: Full-Time / Contract / Day Shift

Schedule: 4 days per week (10-hour shifts) | No Weekends or Holidays!

Position Summary

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurses (RNs) with a strong foundation in pediatric nursing, critical care (NICU/ICU), and pediatric behavioral health to join our dynamic team in Lancaster, PA. This role is ideal for versatile caregivers who excel at blending complex medical care-including tracheostomy and gastrostomy (G-tube) management-with trauma-informed behavioral and emotional support. If you are a natural collaborator who thrives in a dynamic environment, values holistic patient care, and wants exceptional work-life balance, we have several openings available.

Key Responsibilities

• Holistic Pediatric Care: Deliver high-quality, compassionate care tailored to pediatric patients with complex physical, medical, and behavioral health needs.

• Specialized Medical Management: Safely manage and maintain tracheostomy (trach) and gastrostomy (G-tube) care.

• Critical Assessment & Monitoring: Leverage NICU/ICU expertise to monitor vital signs, recognize subtle clinical changes, and respond swiftly to acute medical needs.

• Behavioral & Emotional Support: Utilize evidence-based de-escalation techniques, behavioral interventions, and trauma-informed practices to support pediatric patients facing emotional or neurodevelopmental challenges.

• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Partner effectively with families, physicians, therapists, and behavioral health professionals to ensure integrated, patient-centered outcomes.

• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate manual documentation via traditional paper charting while maintaining full compliance with HIPAA standards.

• Team-Oriented Flexibility: Jump in enthusiastically across different clinical and behavioral team functions as patient needs evolve.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Pennsylvania in good standing.

• Pediatric Experience: Demonstrated professional background in pediatric nursing care (home health pediatric experience transfers exceptionally well).

• Critical Care Background: Strong clinical experience in NICU, ICU, or pediatric critical care required.

• Behavioral Health Expertise: Experience in pediatric behavioral health, psychiatric care, crisis de-escalation, or neurodevelopmental support.

• Clinical Skills: Proven hands-on proficiency in trach and G-tube care and maintenance.

• Certifications: Current CPR/BLS certification required (PALS preferred); deep commitment to safety and clinical excellence.

• Attributes: Patient, empathetic, adaptable, and skilled in building rapport with children and families.

Schedule & Benefits

• Work Schedule: 4 days per week (10-hour shifts)

• Work-Life Balance: No weekends or holidays required!

• Weekly Pay: Reliable direct deposit every single week.

• 24/7 On-Call Support: Responsive administrative and clinical support available whenever you need it.

How to Apply

Ready to make a difference in pediatric and behavioral health nursing? Contact us today for immediate consideration!

• Call: 717-983-2229

• Text: 717-923-5941

• Email Resume: rsload@nurselectstaffing.com