Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics - $2,300 per week

About the role

Pediatric Floor Nurse in a pediatric unit providing patient care for medical and surgical pediatric patients, including those with diagnoses such as hyperbilirubinemia, neurological conditions, diabetes, failure to thrive, cystic fibrosis, COVID-19, and orthopedic issues. Collaborates with charge nurses, house supervisors, nurse aides, and other healthcare team members to ensure quality care and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care for medical and surgical pediatric patients with various conditions.
• Collaborate with charge nurses, house supervisors, nurse aides, and other healthcare team members.
• Ensure quality care and patient safety.
• Float within the children's hospital to other pediatric units or maternal/newborn units (excluding ICU unless experienced) and to chemotherapy units as needed.
• Adhere to uniform dress code (pediatric-appropriate scrub top and solid-colored scrub pants).
• Work holiday shifts as required unless mutually discussed and approved; every other weekend mandatory.

Requirements

• Active Illinois nursing license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated.
• At least two years of relevant clinical experience.
• CPR certification (American Heart Association).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a pediatric acute care setting (preferred).
• Familiarity with EPIC charting system (preferred).

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Pay

Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

12‑hour day shifts from 07:00 to 19:30 or 19:00 to 07:30, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.