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Pediatric Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN)

Full-Time

Join Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center—one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades—is a 384-bed, not-for-profit, fully accredited community teaching hospital serving Queens since 1891, where we started in just a four-bedroom house. Today, we deliver nationally recognized care in cardiology, stroke, oncology, imaging, and emergency medicine, and are New York State’s only Primary Heart Attack Center and the first Comprehensive Stroke Center.

With an expanded Level I Trauma Center, Pediatric Emergency Department, modern maternity services, and over 120,000 ER visits annually, we offer dynamic opportunities for professional growth, impact and clinical excellence. Through our affiliation with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the upcoming opening of our newly built, state-of-the-art Cancer Center, we continue to expand access to world-class care.

As a safety-net hospital, filling a void for the people in the community, we proudly serve all patients regardless of ability to pay. Join us during this exciting period of growth and help shape the future of healthcare.

Mission: To serve our patients and the community in a way that is second to none. 

Vision: To be the premier integrated healthcare delivery system by providing the highest quality, most cost-effective service, which is accessible and sensitive to all.

Jamaica Hospital

Pediatric Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN)

Department: E/R Pediatric Nursing
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
Location: Jamaica, Queens, NY

Shift: Full-Time | Day Shift | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (12-hour shifts)
Hourly Rate: $55.92/hour
Benefits: Full 1199 SEIU Union Benefits Package

About Jamaica Hospital

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, part of the MediSys Health Network, is a fully accredited teaching hospital and Level I Trauma & Stroke Center serving one of the most diverse communities in New York City. Our Pediatric Emergency Department delivers 24/7 emergency care to infants, children, and adolescents in a high-acuity, fast-paced clinical environment.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Pediatric Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) to join our E/R Pediatric Nursing team on a full-time day shift (7a–7p). This role is designed for experienced nurses who can function independently, make rapid clinical decisions, and safely manage pediatric emergencies and trauma cases.

This position is not appropriate for new graduates. The ideal candidate brings strong pediatric and emergency nursing experience to ensure the highest standard of patient safety and clinical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform rapid triage and focused assessments of pediatric emergency patients.
  • Deliver emergency nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents.
  • Initiate and manage pediatric emergency interventions, including:
    – Airway and respiratory management
    – IV/IO access
    –  Emergency medication administration-
    – Trauma and medical resuscitation support
  • Continuously reassess patients and respond to changes in condition
  • Provide family-centered care during high-stress emergency situations
  • Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes
  • Collaborate closely with pediatric emergency physicians, paramedics, and multidisciplinary teams
  • Maintain compliance with Department of Health, hospital, and pediatric ER protocols

Tagged as: ER, pediatric

Requirements
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred)
  • Active New York State RN License
  • Ideal Experience Level: 2–3 years of recent Pediatric ER experience
  • Strong consideration given to candidates with:
    –  Pediatric Emergency Department experience
    – Adult ER experience with significant pediatric volume
    – PICU or other high-acuity pediatric critical care backgrounds
  • AHA BLS and PALS certifications required (ACLS preferred)
  • Demonstrated ability to function independently in high-pressure, time-sensitive situations
  • Excellent pediatric assessment, triage, and critical-thinking skills

Compensation & 1199 Benefits

  • $55.92/hour
  • Full 1199 SEIU Union Benefits, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Pension and retirement benefits
  • Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave Job security and union protections

Why Join Jamaica Hospital Pediatric ER

  • Work in a high-volume Pediatric Emergency Department
  • Day shift schedule with consistent 12-hour shifts
  • Strong interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Serve a diverse pediatric population with complex emergency needs
  • Be part of a respected NYC teaching hospital and Level I Trauma Center

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Pediatric ER RN committed to safe, high-quality emergency care, we invite you to apply.
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