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The Pediatric Emergency Registered Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care for a wide range of urgent and emergent conditions. This role ...

The Pediatric Emergency Registered Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care for a wide range of urgent and emergent conditions. This role ...

The Pediatric Emergency Registered Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care for a wide range of urgent and emergent conditions. This role ...

The Pediatric Emergency Registered Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care for a wide range of urgent and emergent conditions. This role ...

The Registered Nurse in the Pediatric Emergency Room is responsible for providing skilled nursing care to pediatric patients in a fast-paced emergency setting. This role involves patient assessment ...

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How much do pediatric emergency rn jobs pay per week?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average weekly pay for pediatric emergency rn in the United States is $2,105.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,423.08 and $2,615.38 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Pediatric Emergency RN?

A Pediatric Emergency Registered Nurse (RN) is a specialized nurse who provides care to children and adolescents in emergency situations. These nurses assess, triage, and treat pediatric patients experiencing acute illnesses or injuries in hospital emergency departments. They must be skilled in both pediatric and emergency nursing, able to respond quickly in high-stress situations, and communicate effectively with both young patients and their families. Pediatric Emergency RNs often collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals to deliver timely, life-saving interventions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a pediatric emergency RN, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Pediatric Emergency RN, you need strong pediatric nursing skills, critical thinking, and a current RN license with certifications like PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) and ACLS. Familiarity with pediatric emergency protocols, electronic health records (EHRs), and rapid response equipment is crucial. Compassion, resilience, and effective communication help you excel under pressure and support young patients and their families. These skills and qualities are vital for delivering safe, timely, and child-centered emergency care in high-stress environments.

What are some common challenges faced by pediatric emergency RNs, and how do they manage them?

Pediatric Emergency RNs frequently encounter the challenge of quickly assessing and treating a wide range of acute conditions in children, often under high-pressure and emotionally charged circumstances. They must adapt communication and care techniques to suit various age groups, from infants to teenagers, while also providing reassurance to anxious families. Effective teamwork, ongoing education, and strong organizational skills are essential in managing these challenges and ensuring optimal patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

What is the difference between Pediatric Emergency Rn vs Pediatric Critical Care Nurse?

AspectPediatric Emergency RnPediatric Critical Care Nurse
CertificationsRN license, PALS certificationRN license, PALS, CCRN-P certification
Work EnvironmentEmergency departments, urgent care settingsIntensive care units, pediatric ICU
Patient FocusAcute, urgent pediatric casesSevere, critical pediatric cases requiring intensive monitoring

The Pediatric Emergency Rn and Pediatric Critical Care Nurse roles both require RN licensure and pediatric-specific certifications like PALS. However, Pediatric Emergency Rns work primarily in emergency departments handling urgent pediatric cases, while Pediatric Critical Care Nurses care for critically ill children in ICU settings. Both roles demand specialized skills, but they differ mainly in work environment and patient acuity.

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Infographic showing various Pediatric Emergency Rn job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,492 per year, or $52.6 per hour.

Registered Nurse - Pediatric Emergency

Washington, DC • On-site

UHS
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

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Job description

Responsibilities

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center 

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health is the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 20 years! This teaching hospital integrates clinical care with existing providers, The George Washington University Hospital, and the Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. This clinical integration establishes a robust system of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it will ensure residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community.

This full-service hospital includes 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for physician offices, clinics, a community space, a 500-car garage and a helipad for emergency transports.

We are seeking an experienced Pediatric Emergency Registered Nurse (Part Time-Days)

Our ideal candidate provides compassionate, high-quality emergency nursing care to infants, children, adolescents, and young adult patients in a fast-paced Pediatric Emergency Department setting. The Pediatric Emergency Registered Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care for a wide range of urgent and emergent conditions. This role requires strong clinical judgment, rapid decision-making, and the ability to remain calm under pressure while delivering safe, family-centered care. The Pediatric ED RN collaborates closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and ancillary staff to ensure timely treatment, stabilization, and discharge or admission planning. Responsibilities include triage, medication administration, IV starts, monitoring patient responses, assisting with emergency procedures, patient/family education, and maintaining accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

  • Provide direct, age-appropriate nursing care to infants, children, adolescents, and pediatric patients in the emergency setting.
  • Perform rapid assessments, triage patients, and prioritize care based on acuity level.
  • Initiate emergency interventions for trauma, respiratory distress, seizures, dehydration, infections, and other urgent conditions.
  • Administer medications, IV therapy, blood products, and treatments safely in accordance with provider orders.
  • Monitor patient condition, vital signs, pain levels, and response to treatment; report changes promptly.
  • Assist physicians and advanced practice providers with procedures such as splinting, suturing, sedation, and resuscitation.
  • Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including respiratory therapy, radiology, lab, case management, and security.
  • Ensure a safe, clean, and child-friendly environment while supporting infection prevention standards.
  • Participate in pediatric codes, trauma activations, and disaster/emergency preparedness events.
  • Serve as an advocate for patients and families while delivering compassionate, family-centered care.
  • Precept new staff and support quality improvement, patient safety, and departmental initiatives.

To learn more visit https://cedarhillregional.com or https://jobs.uhsinc.com/cedar-hill-regional-medical-center. 

As a Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center employee you will be part of an exceptional team with the following benefit offerings:

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com.     

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.


Qualifications

Requirements

  • DC RN License required.
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (BSN preferred).
  • Minimum of 1–2 years of recent pedatric emergency nursing experience required
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
  • Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
  • Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.

If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

Qualifications:

Requirements

  • DC RN License required.
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (BSN preferred).
  • Minimum of 1–2 years of recent pedatric emergency nursing experience required
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
  • Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
  • Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.

If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

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Universal Health Services (UHS) is a major player in the healthcare industry, based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Founded in 1978, UHS offers hospital and healthcare services. Their diverse services range from acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. The company's mission of enhancing the health and well-being of their patients is reflected in their commitment to 'Helping Individuals Live Longer, Healthier and Happier Lives'. Universal Health Services' consistent growth and success in their industry have been recognized on numerous occasions, including being ranked amongst the Fortune 500 list of largest companies.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

King of Prussia, PA, US