Travel Pediatrics RN - $2,041 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatrics for a travel nursing job in Durham, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatrics
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Nursing Assignment in Durham, North Carolina

Join a compassionate pediatric nursing team in Durham, NC for a 13-week travel RN assignment caring for infants, children, and adolescents in a supported pediatric med/surg environment. Durham, NC 27710 offers a vibrant North Carolina setting with a welcoming community, making it an appealing place for travel nurses.

Job Details

• Specialty: Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics
• Setting: Pediatric Medical/Surgical Unit
• Location: Durham, NC 27710
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 10/5/2026
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Shifts Per Week: 3
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,820 - $1,910
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, pediatrics, and adolescents
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Orientation: Bi-weekly orientation with comprehensive onboarding

Job Requirements

• Active NC RN license or Compact RN license in hand at time of submission
• BLS and PALS certification required
• Minimum of 1 year of pediatric nursing experience required
• Strong pediatric med/surg or pediatric step-down experience preferred
• Experience with IV therapy, enteral feedings, oxygen delivery, seizure disorders, and tracheostomy care
• Ability to provide a supervisory reference from within the last year
• Flu vaccination required with no exemptions
• Travel nurses should be prepared to meet compliance timelines and maintain strong communication throughout onboarding

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, age-appropriate pediatric nursing care on a 34-bed unit
• Monitor and assess intermediate and step-down patients requiring closer observation than general med/surg care
• Administer medications, blood products, and specialty therapies as ordered
• Perform pediatric assessments, recognize changes in condition, and escalate concerns appropriately
• Support patients and families with education, reassurance, and compassionate communication
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team including respiratory therapy, IV team, pharmacy, radiology, social services, and rapid response support
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold unit standards for quality, safety, and infection prevention
• Contribute to a collaborative pediatric healthcare environment that values teamwork and clinical excellence

Apply now for this Pediatric RN travel nursing job in Durham, North Carolina, and join a team committed to exceptional pediatric patient care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #518988. 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: Pediatric

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