Travel Registered Nurse Pediatric Acute Care Job
Registered Nurse - Pediatric Acute Care traveling assignment in Tuba City, Arizona, starts 06/15/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $2,225 to $2,312 per week with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shift is 3x12 nights. Setting: Surgery Center (travel - temporary assignment). This role requires a valid RN license from any U.S. state and supports a pediatric acute care caseload in a perioperative environment.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,225-$2,312 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12 nights (12-hour shifts)
- Start date: 06/15/2026
- Housing options: Shared housing available at $600/month (subject to availability)
Responsibilities
- Administer medications and therapies to pediatric patients, including age-appropriate dosing and monitoring for adverse reactions; document responses in the medical record.
- Provide comprehensive preoperative and postoperative nursing care, including vital signs, monitoring, and management of pain, sedation, and recovery milestones.
- Collaborate with surgical team, anesthesia providers, and perioperative staff to ensure patient safety, proper the intraoperative flow, and adherence to sterile techniques and standards of care.
- Assess patient status continuously, recognize changes in condition, initiate appropriate interventions, and escalate per policy and physician orders.
- Educate patients and families about perioperative care, discharge instructions, and post‑procedure expectations; complete accurate documentation to support continuity of care.
Requirements
- Active registered nurse license (any state) to practice in the United States
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
- Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association
- Complete Pediatric Trauma Care After Resuscitation (P-CAR) within 6 months of hire
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) completion within 6 months of hire
- Experience in pediatric acute care nursing; ability to work effectively in a surgical center setting while supporting pediatric patients and families
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Orientation every 2 weeks
- Housing options available (shared housing at $600/month; availability-controlled; no family or pets)
- Housing application must be submitted 2 weeks prior to start (form uploaded in Medefis)
- COVID and Flu exemptions process available (acceptance after declination form submission)
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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