Travel School RN in Franklin Park, IL

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Job Description

A full-time 1:1 Pediatric Registered Nurse position is available in Franklin Park, IL, providing specialized nursing support for a medically fragile student in a school setting. This travel assignment involves working at a K8 school where you will accompany the student on the morning bus ride and provide comprehensive nursing care throughout the school day, as well as assist with classroom academics when needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer pediatric ventilator care, including monitoring and adjusting ventilator settings.
• Perform suctioning, bagging, and troubleshooting of ventilator alarms.
• Provide tracheostomy care, including trach changes and management of Heat and Moisture Exchange (HME) devices.
• Manage medical equipment connections and ensure proper operation.
• Respond effectively to medical emergencies.
• Administer gastrostomy tube (GT) feedings, including enteral pump operation, feed preparation, and water flushes.
• Assist with student positioning, transfers, and incontinence management, including regular skin checks.
• Don and doff Ankle-Foot Orthoses (AFOs) as required.
• Support academic activities as needed throughout the school day.

Qualifications:

• Active State-Issued Registered Nursing License.
• Professional Educator License (PEL) with appropriate endorsement through the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
• Proven experience in pediatric ventilator care and trach management.
• Ability to work in a non-clinical, school-based environment.
• Must be available for travel to the Franklin Park, IL school location.
• No virtual candidate presentations; in-person or pre-submission linkage to job order required.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a students educational and health experience by providing critical nursing support in a supportive school environment. Candidates with strong pediatric nursing skills and a passion for working in educational settings are encouraged to apply.

Submit your detailed resume and relevant credentials to be considered for this specialized nursing position supporting medically fragile students in a school-based travel role.

Compensation for this position ranges from $28.00 to $45.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.