Travel Nurse Besties Take on the Peds ER

In Part 2 of our special Nurses Month series on Nursing Uncharted, we welcome back pediatric ER travel nurses Jess and Sam. They dive deeper into their experiences traveling the country, sharing their experiences adapting to new ER environments, building rapid trust with anxious parents, and developing the emotional resilience required in pediatric care. You'll feel inspired by their camaraderie and equipped with the confidence to take your own emergency nursing skills to new facilities nationwide. Key Topics Discussed: Adapting to New ERs: Proven strategies for quickly acclimatizing to different pediatric emergency departments and triage protocols. Emotional Resilience: Managing the unique emotional demands of caring for critically ill children and communicating effectively with their families. Travel Nurse Lifestyle: Balancing the high-stress demands of emergency nursing with the exciting adventures of life on the road. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction & welcoming back Jess and Sam 03:15 - The reality of day one in a new pediatric ER 12:30 - Building rapid rapport with pediatric patients and parents 22:45 - Managing the emotional toll and prioritizing self-care 34:20 - Balancing travel adventures with high-stress shifts 41:10 - Final advice for aspiring pediatric travel nurses Resources Mentioned: AMN Healthcare Travel Nursing Opportunities Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Pediatric Care Resources[KC1][BG2] Meet Our Guests Our guests, Jess and Sam, are two highly skilled pediatric ER travel nurses who have combined their passion for emergency medicine with a love for travel. With years of experience navigating high-pressure situations across various pediatric hospitals, they bring a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and advocacy to the nursing community. Their insights provide an authentic look at what it takes to thrive in pediatric emergency travel nursing. [KC1]@Brandon Gomez @Cassandra Damascus Can you add links?  [BG2]Added! Connect With UsIf you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and subscribe to our show on your favorite podcast platform. You can also find show updates and nursing opportunities on our Instagram at @AMNnurse. About AnnAnn King, a seasoned travel nurse with a remarkable 14-year track record, has dedicated the past 13+ years to specializing in Neonatal ICU. Ann has been traveling with AMN Healthcare for 5+ years, enriching her expertise with diverse experiences. Currently residing in San Diego, Ann not only thrives in her nursing career but also serves as the host of the Nursing Uncharted podcast, where she shares invaluable insights and stories from the world of nursing. Connect with Ann on Instagram: @annifer05 Are you interested in coming on as a guest? Send us a message at [email protected] Episode Sponsor:We're proudly sponsored by AMN Healthcare, the leader in healthcare staffing and workforce solutions. Explore their services at AMN Healthcare. Discover job opportunities and manage your assignments with ease using AMN Passport. Download the AMN Passport App today! Do you know a nurse looking to get into travel? Refer a friend to AMN today! Learn more about AMN Healthcare's Employee Assistance Program.  Join Our Other Nursing Communities: YouTubeInstagramApple PodcastsSpotifyLinkedInFacebookPowered by AMN Healthcare Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.