Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric Private Duty Nursing
About The Position
MedCare Pediatric is seeking Registered Nurses to provide skilled, one-on-one private duty nursing care to pediatric clients in their homes. Nurses support children with serious illnesses, complex medical needs, disabilities, or recovery from injuries or extensive surgery, helping them remain with their families rather than in an inpatient facility. The role includes individualized care, patient assessment, treatment, collaboration with families and care teams, and accurate clinical documentation. New graduate RNs are encouraged to apply, and pediatric home health experience is preferred but not required. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available, with flexible 8–12-hour shifts across the Greater Houston area and surrounding regions. Day, night, weekday, and weekend shifts are available. Pay is $31–$36 per hour, with night and weekend shift differentials. MedCare describes a collaborative team environment with ongoing clinical support and professional growth opportunities.
Requirements
- Current Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver's license and current auto liability insurance.
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric home health experience is preferred but not required; new graduate RNs are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Provide quality, skilled, one-on-one nursing care to pediatric clients in a home setting.
- Care for clients with serious illnesses, medical complexities, disabilities, or those recovering from injuries or extensive surgery.
- Assess client conditions during each visit, including monitoring vital signs and seizure activity.
- Provide care for gastrostomy tubes (G-tubes), tracheostomies, CPAP/BiPAP, and ventilators.
- Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and the individualized plan of care.
- Collaborate with physicians, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary care team to support positive patient outcomes.
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Benefits
- Night and weekend shift differentials.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance options.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
- Supportive leadership, ongoing clinical support, and opportunities for professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
