PRN Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric Day Health (PPEC)
Meridian Pediatric Extended Care (MPEC) | Meridian, Mississippi
Starting Base Pay: $24.00+/hour
+ 10% PRN Differential
Compensation increases based on years of nursing experience.
Flexible Schedule. Meaningful Work. Exceptional Team.
Looking for the flexibility of PRN nursing without sacrificing purpose?
At Meridian Pediatric Extended Care (MPEC), our PRN nurses play a vital role in caring for medically fragile children while enjoying the flexibility to build a schedule that fits their lifestyle.
Unlike many PRN positions where hours are scarce, our PRN team has frequent opportunities to pick up shifts throughout the year. We're looking for dependable nurses who enjoy flexibility but are available to work regularly as our staffing needs arise.
If you're passionate about pediatric nursing and want to make a meaningful difference while maintaining schedule flexibility, we'd love to meet you.
Why Choose MPEC?
- Starting base pay of $24.00/hour
- 10% PRN differential added to your base rate
- Higher pay based on years of nursing experience
- Flexible scheduling
- 8-hour day shifts
- Monday–Friday operations
- No overnight shifts
- No major holidays
- Opportunities to work frequently as staffing needs arise
- Positive, team-focused culture
- Supportive leadership
- The opportunity to build meaningful relationships with medically fragile children and their families
Position Overview
Our PRN Registered Nurses provide skilled nursing care to medically fragile pediatric patients while supporting our full-time nursing team by filling staffing needs related to vacations, call-ins, increased census, and other operational needs.
This position is ideal for nurses seeking flexibility while remaining actively involved in pediatric nursing.
PRN Requirement:
- Must work a minimum of three (3) shifts per calendar quarter (every three months) to remain active.
- Must maintain reasonable availability and responsiveness to scheduling requests.
- Additional shifts are frequently available throughout the year.
What You'll Do
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and ongoing patient monitoring
- Administer medications, treatments, and tube feedings
- Care for children with complex medical needs, including tracheostomies, ventilators, feeding tubes, oxygen therapy, and other specialized equipment
- Respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, families, and interdisciplinary team members
- Supervise and support Direct Care Workers
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation
- Help create a safe, compassionate, and engaging environment where every child can thrive
Qualifications & Requirements
- Current Mississippi Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
- Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience required
- Pediatric nursing experience preferred (PPEC, PDN, pediatric home health, hospital, PICU, NICU, pediatrics, or school nursing)
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification
- Ability to successfully pass a Mississippi criminal background check
- Ability to complete a TB skin test (or other tuberculosis screening as required) prior to employment
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required as a condition of employment in accordance with MPEC policy
- Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with children, families, therapists, physicians, and fellow team members
- Ability to meet the physical demands of pediatric nursing, including lifting, transferring, and assisting pediatric patients safely
Our Core Values
At MPEC, we believe exceptional patient care starts with exceptional people.
Every member of our team lives by our Core Values:
Patients First – Every decision begins with what's best for our children.
Right Over Easy – We do the right thing, even when it's difficult.
Protect What Matters – We protect our patients, our teammates, and our culture.
Adapt & Grow – We embrace learning, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Who We're Looking For
We're searching for dependable, experienced nurses who:
- Enjoy the flexibility of PRN work while remaining available to support the team
- Thrive in a collaborative, pediatric environment
- Are compassionate, professional, and dependable
- Communicate effectively with children, families, and coworkers
- Take pride in providing exceptional care to medically fragile children
If you're looking for a PRN position where you'll be valued, appreciated, and have consistent opportunities to work, we'd love to hear from you.
Join Meridian Pediatric Extended Care and help us provide exceptional care while building the premier pediatric day health program in Mississippi.
Apply today—we can't wait to meet you!
Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
