American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatric Med Surg for a travel nursing job in San Francisco, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Pediatric Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/08/2026
- Duration: 26 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, rotating
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Dec 8, 2026
- Length: 26 weeks
- Openings: 6
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatrics position requiring CA RN license, BSN, and prior peds med/surg and step-down experience at a teaching hospital.
Details
- Pediatric unit within a teaching hospital medical center
- Patient population includes pediatric medical/surgical, step-down, and neurologic cases including seizure disorders
- Patient ratio of 1:4
- Variable 12-hour day/night shifts (3x12), combining days and nights within a 4-week scheduling period
- Required to float to multiple facility locations within a 75+ mile radius as needed
- Uses Epic charting system
- Required to work Christmas and New Year's holidays
Requirements
- Active CA RN license required at time of submission
- BSN required
- AHA BLS and PALS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of pediatric med/surg and step-down nursing experience required
- Teaching hospital experience required and must be reflected in employment history
- Epic charting experience required
- CPI certification preferred
- Skills required include medication administration, respiratory care (BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, oxygen delivery, tracheostomy care), GI care (feedings, NG tube management), IV therapy/phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, TPN/lipids, infection prevention/isolation precautions, and renal/genitourinary care (urinary catheter, peritoneal dialysis)
- Behavioral health experience preferred
- Two professional references from most recent employer required for consideration
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care to pediatric med/surg, step-down, and neurology patients including seizure disorder management
- Any prior employment with University of California medical facilities or their acquired facilities must be disclosed for rehire eligibility review
- All requested time off must be disclosed at time of consideration and approved by the manager prior to offer, with no additional requests accepted mid-contract and none permitted within the first two weeks of the assignment
- Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate as travelers
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Travel pairs allowed but generally not placed on the same unit, and married couples may not work on the same unit
American Traveler Job ID #P-764480. 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
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.