Staffing, in the hospital's own words
Pediatric Nurse-to-Patient Ratios, From Hospitals' Own Postings
21 jobs open today in 12 states. The ratio each open pediatrics nursing job's own posting states for its unit, quoting the hospital's sentence, so you can compare what Pediatric units say they staff to before you apply. Of the 21 postings here, 1:2 is stated most often (6), then 1:1 to 1:2 (3) and 1:1 (2). Read every night from the employers' own job boards, each quoting its posting.
Which states set Pediatric staffing by law
California: Minimum nurse-to-patient ratios
General acute care hospitals must keep licensed nurse-to-patient ratios by unit, for example 1:2 in critical care and 1:5 in medical-surgical units.
“Commencing January 1, 2005, the licensed nurse-to-patient ratio in medical/surgical care units shall be 1:5 or fewer at all times.” Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22, § 70217(a) (source: Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22, § 70217(a))
Oregon: Minimum nurse-to-patient ratios
Hospital nurse staffing plans must ensure unit ratios such as 1:2 in intensive care and 1:4 in medical-surgical units.
“In a medical-surgical unit, a direct care registered nurse is assigned to no more than four patients.” ORS 441.765(2)(j) (source: ORS 441.765(2)(j))
Each from the state's own code or regulations. Other states set a staffing committee or public reporting instead: every state's law.
Newest Pediatric nursing jobs stating their ratio
The newest 21 of 21, newest first, each with the sentence its posting offers it in.
- Travel RN Pediatric — Richmond, VA — $1889 Est. Wkly - Richmond, VA1:4 to 1:5. “...of pediatric patients in a 15-bed unit with a staffing ratio of 1:4 to 1:5. You will collaborate with Unit Secretaries and Nurse Externs, utilizing...”$1,890/wk
- New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) - Peds/PICU1:2. “...including ventilated patients. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2. Denver Health is designated as a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center by the American...”$36.00–$57.77/hr
- Travel Registered Nurse - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Open Heart - Austin, TX1:1. “...certification. Additional Information: Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:1, 1:2 for intensive care unit status, and 1:3 for stepdown or non-intensive care...”$2,081/wk
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatric Med/Surg IMC1:2 to 1:4. “...operate unit equipment. Bed capacity: 24 Nurse to patient ratio: 1:2 to 1:4 Required Qualifications MN Registered Nurse (RN) License Basic Life Support...”$44.68–$74.32/hr
- Travel RN PICU — Denver, CO — $2788 Est. Wkly - Denver, CO1:2. “...a 13-week contract position. Schedule/Shift Shift: 7A - 7P, with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio. Weekend shifts typically require 4 shifts per 4-week...”$2,788/wk
- Registered Nurse- Pediatric IMU, PRN Nights1:1 to 1:3. “...MEMORIAL HERMANN SUGARLAND Pediatric IMU is a 8 bed unit with a 1:1-3 ratio. We are hiring for PRN Night shift to support the unit. Basic scheduling...”
- Travel Registered Nurse - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Open Heart - Denver, CO1:2. “...intensive care setting with typical critical care patient ratios of 1:2. Participate in a four-shift-per-four-weekend schedule. Benefits The benefits of...”$2,530/wk
- Registered Nurse - Pediatrics, Per Diem Days1:5. “...of Pediatric patients, working on a track schedule. Patient ratio 1:5. Our Care team consists of Registered Nurses, a Clinical Educator, Nursing Assistant,...”
- Travel Registered Nurse - Pediatric Floor - Atlanta, GA1:4 to 1:5. “...ingestions. Typical patient assignments have ratios of approximately 1:4 to 1:5. Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country...”$2,161/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Pediatric Floor - Asheville, NC1:3 to 1:5. “...19 pediatric and oncology beds, with patient ratios ranging from 1:3 to 1:5. The care team includes registered nurses, a charge registered nurse,...”$1,999–$3,658/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - Peoria, IL1:1 to 1:2. “...cardiovascular intensive care diagnoses. Typical patient ratios are 1:1 to 1:2. Responsibilities include recognizing cardiac rhythm changes and understanding...”$2,422/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Pediatric Floor - Norfolk, VA1:4. “...13 weeks. Patient care includes a typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4, with a ratio of 1:3 for post-renal-transplant patients. Clinical responsibilities...”$2,094/wk
- Travel RN, Pediatric - Baltimore, MD1:3. “...The Pediatric RN will be responsible for managing a patient ratio of 1:3, up to 4 with a lower acuity patient group. Responsibilities include but are not...”$2,387/wk
- Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) Part-Time1:3. “...per 6-week schedule. Our Pediatric Specialty Hospital offers a 1:3 nurse to patient ratio. RNs provide competent, developmentally appropriate,...”$33–$45/hr
- Travel RN PICU — Denver, CO — $1836 Est. Wkly - Denver, CO1:2. “...line maintenance and care. Ensure a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:2, or 1:1 for critical cases. Utilize equipment including Philip monitors, Alaris, and...”$1,836/wk
- Travel RN, PICU - Cincinnati, OH1:1 to 1:2. “...ensuring safety and comfort. Effectively manage patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2. Float to CICU as needed based on patient census and staffing requirements....”$2,721/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - Missoula, MT1:1. “...unit is a busy pediatric intensive care unit with patient ratios of 1:1 and 2:1, working with advanced equipment including Nihon Koden and Drager vents....”$2,173/wk
- Registered Nurse - Pediatric ICU, Part Time Days1:2. “...of Pediatric patients, working on a track schedule. Patient ratio 1:2. Our Care team consists of Registered Nurses, a Clinical Educator, Nursing Assistant,...”
- RN, Pediatric Emergency Department1:1 to 1:5. “...with resources and referrals. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:1 or 1:5 based on the patients dynamic stability and acuity. Required Qualifications A...”
- Registered Nurse - Pediatric ICU1:1 to 1:2. “...and Nursing Station Technicians, with a nurse to patient ratio of 1:1 or 1:2. This is a 0.75 FTE position (60 hours every two weeks), day/night shift,12...”$44.68–$74.32/hr
- Registered Nurse - Pediatric Special Care Unit, Full Time Variable1:2. “...of Pediatric patients, working on a track schedule. Patient ratio 1:2. Our Care team consists of Registered Nurses, a Clinical Educator, Nursing Assistant,...”
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Employers with Pediatric nursing jobs stating their ratio
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- ICU Nurse-to-Patient Ratios, From Hospitals' Own Postings
- Step-Down and PCU Nurse-to-Patient Ratios, From Hospitals' Own Postings
- Telemetry Nurse-to-Patient Ratios, From Hospitals' Own Postings
- Med-Surg Nurse-to-Patient Ratios, From Hospitals' Own Postings
- ER Nurse-to-Patient Ratios, From Hospitals' Own Postings
- L&D and Mother-Baby Nurse-to-Patient Ratios, From Hospitals' Own Postings
- NICU Nurse-to-Patient Ratios, From Hospitals' Own Postings
- Cardiac Nurse-to-Patient Ratios, From Hospitals' Own Postings
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Frequently asked questions
How many Pediatric nursing jobs stating their ratio are open?
21 open today, at 8 employers in 12 states, the most in Colorado (4), North Carolina (4), Minnesota (2). Each row quotes the sentence its posting offers it in.
How much do these jobs pay?
4 of them state an hourly rate, with a median of $53.20 an hour (the middle of each posted range). The ratio is the unit's own statement in its posting; pay is the posted range.
Which employers have Pediatric nursing jobs stating their ratio?
The employers listed on this page: each has Pediatric nursing jobs stating their ratio open today, read from its own job board.
What nurse-to-patient ratio do Pediatric units state?
Of the 21 postings here, 1:2 is stated most often (6), then 1:1 to 1:2 (3) and 1:1 (2). Each row quotes its hospital's own sentence; a unit's ratio moves with its patients' acuity, so ask at the interview.
Which states have a Pediatric nurse-to-patient ratio law?
California (Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22, § 70217(a)) and Oregon (ORS 441.765(2)(j)), by their own code: General acute care hospitals must keep licensed nurse-to-patient ratios by unit, for example 1:2 in critical care and 1:5 in medical-surgical units. Hospital nurse staffing plans must ensure unit ratios such as 1:2 in intensive care and 1:4 in medical-surgical units. Other states set a staffing committee or public reporting instead of numbers.