Travel Pediatric RN - $2,578 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatrics for a travel nursing job in Newark, New Jersey.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatrics
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Pediatrics RN for a night-shift role requiring NJ or Compact licensure, pediatric oncology experience, and chemotherapy administration skills.

Details

• Pediatric MedSurg and Pediatric oncology unit within a quaternary care teaching hospital
• Patient population includes general pediatric, hem/onc, orthopedic, and surgical cases ranging from neonates to adolescents
• 1:5 patient ratio that may vary based on census, acuity, and staffing
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hour shifts (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Every other weekend required
• EPIC charting system required
• Floating required within skillset and appropriate assignment

Requirements

• Active NJ or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS and PALS certifications required
• APHON certification preferred
• 1.5+ years of acute care pediatric experience required
• Chemotherapy/Oncology experience required
• Skilled in administering chemotherapy and handling body fluids post-chemotherapy
• Experience with TPN/Lipids, anti-seizure medications, and pediatric dose calculations
• Experience with IV therapy including blood product administration, port management, central line blood draws, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Experience with breastfeeding support and infant feeding methods (bottle, breast, gavage)
• Experience with indwelling urinary catheter insertion and renal failure management
• Experience with oxygen delivery systems and fracture care
• Knowledge of infection prevention, isolation precautions, and PPE
• Wound assessment and care experience

Additional Information

• Care for pediatric patients across general medicine, hematology/oncology, orthopedic, and surgical specialties
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Must work 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 holidays based on unit needs
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate as travel candidates

American Traveler Job ID #P-787780. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Pediatrics

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