Travel RN - Emergency Dept - Pediatric ED

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights Length (weeks): 8

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-11-23T00:00:00.000Z $2,275.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description: American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatric Emergency Department position requiring 2+ years of pediatric and Level 1 trauma hospital experience. DetailsWork in a 39-bed Pediatric Emergency Department, the only pediatric Level 1 trauma center in the state. Treats pediatric patients from birth to under 21, with occasional adult patients, ranging from minor illness to major trauma. High-volume unit averaging 200 patients per day and over 65,000 patients annually. 40% of patients are transfers from other hospitals. No in-house psychiatric unit; 2 safe rooms available for acute psychiatric patients who are medically stabilized and transferred. Nurse/patient ratios range from 1:1-4 depending on acuity, with Fast Track at 1:5-6. 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, 36 hours per week. Every other weekend required; holidays required as needed; no on-call requirements. Floating not required. Uses EPIC EMR. Uses Sigma and Med Fusion 3500 IV pumps. Security presence in ED including metal detectors and off-duty police officer coverage during certain hours.

Requirements: Active RN license (AR or Compact) required. Current BLS and ACLS certification required. Minimum 2 years of pediatric specialty experience required. Experience in a large Level 1 trauma hospital required. TNCC and ENPC certifications preferred. Must test negative for nicotine.

Additional Information: RNs perform peripheral IV starts and phlebotomy, with IV team support available. RNs, techs, and paramedics perform 12-lead EKGs. Travelers do not perform triage or SANE cases. PCTs handle vitals, stocking, EKGs, POCT, and patient ADLs. Paramedics support with PIV/IO insertion, medication administration, and splinting. Respiratory therapists manage ventilators. Standardized airway carts in use; care follows pathways with physician-initiated orders rather than protocols. Pharmacy responds to all codes. In-house transport system available. 3 days of orientation and specialty testing required for the facility. Must follow facility dress code. Average patient length of stay is 3.5 hours, with average wait for admission bed around 6 hours. Unit frequently welcomes returning travelers during high-census winter months. First-time travelers are welcome to apply. Local candidates accepted within a 60-mile radius for local rate eligibility.