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Muncie, IN · On-site

Discipline: RN * Start Date: 10/07/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 48 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours ... pediatric emergency care Dysrhythmia interpretation and management Phlebotomy and IV insertion ...

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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.

Pediatric Emergency Rn jobs near you
Infographic showing various Pediatric Emergency Rn job openings in Indiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution.

Registered Nurse RN - West Carmel/Zionsville Emergency / Urgent Care

Zionsville, IN • On-site

Phenom People
1 - 5K employees
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Emergency Registered Nurse, RN

This facility is located at 10830 N. Michigan Road, Zionsville, Indiana, the heart of growth and development in the West Carmel/Zionsville community.

Riverview Health has been an accomplished provider of healthcare delivery for over 100 years, all due to the professional and highly competent care of employees at all levels of the organization. The American College of Cardiology awarded Riverview the Platinum Performance Award in 2019. Riverview is also the only hospital in the state of Indiana to be recognized as one of America's 100 best hospitals for orthopedic surgery in 2019. Additionally, Riverview Health employees provide exceptional service to its patients as evidenced by awards from Healthgrades for Outstanding Patient Experience Award for two consecutive years!

Emergency Registered Nurse, RN Job Functions:

  • Triage patients who present to Emergency / Urgent Care, prioritizing care based on the critical nature and severity of a patient's condition.
  • Assess patient condition through visual evaluation, medication reconciliation, and vital sign measurements such as: blood pressure reading pulse rate, respiration, and temperature throughout the course of a patient's stay in the facility
  • Plan/implement: set priorities for nursing action in a logical sequence according to patient's needs and formulate a plan of care by the appropriate selection of Nurse Practice Standards.
  • Administer medication and partner with other members of the patient care treatment team in the provision of procedures, interventions, discharge or admission processes, as prescribed by the treating physician.
  • Monitor patients for changes in condition and communicates timely and effectively with those involved in the welfare, care or treatment of the patient in compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
  • Chart all patient medical history, contact information, condition, medications, and treatment as well as update the electronic medical record throughout the patient stay in the Emergency Department.
  • Assist the physician on duty in the examination and treatment of patients.
  • Perform phlebotomy duties, basic laboratory procedures, wound cultures, Point of Care testing, EKGs, application of splints and other care interventions within scope of practice and direction of the practitioner.
  • Discharge patients post treatment. Complete discharge instructions and provide thorough education, and instruction, to the patient and/or caregiver.
  • Other duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements

Emergency Registered Nurse RN Job Requirements:

Education:

  • Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse Program
  • Preferred: BSN

Experience:

  • Minimum Required: One (1) year recent Emergency Room experience (within the last 3 years)
  • Preferred: Three (3) years of experience in Critical Care; Two (2) years experience in an Emergency Department.

Licensure / Certification:

  • Minimum Required:
  • Registered Nurse License issued by the state of Indiana by date of hire
  • BLS
  • ACLS - within 6 months of hire into the position
  • PALS - within 6 months of hire into the position
  • Preferred:
  • Certification in Emergency Nursing (CEN), TNCC

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