Travel Registered Nurse Pediatric Acute Care Job
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Acute Care travel assignment in a surgical-center setting in Tuba City, Arizona. Start date 08/10/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range $2,196–$2,356 per week with 36 guaranteed hours. Shift: 3x12 Nights. This assignment supports pediatric perioperative and acute-care needs in a regional health-care setting serving a diverse community.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,196–$2,356 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Nights, 3x12
- Start date: 08/10/2026
- Work setting: Surgical-center environment with pediatric patients; orientation every 2 weeks; housing options available
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct nursing care for pediatric patients in perioperative and acute-care contexts within a surgical-center setting.
- Administer prescribed medications and monitor patient conditions, vital signs, and response to interventions; implement physician orders and care plans.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other health professionals to ensure safe, age-appropriate care and timely patient flow.
- Document care activities, outcomes, and standard-of-care compliance; participate in shift handoffs and quality-improvement efforts.
- Provide patient- and family-centered education regarding perioperative processes, post-operative care, safety, discharge instructions, and follow-up needs.
- Maintain readiness for emergent situations per ACLS/PALS guidelines and hospital policies; support continuous learning and adherence to pediatric-specific standards.
Requirements
- Licensure: Current, valid RN license to practice in any U.S. state, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory
- Education: Associate 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) completed within 6 months of hire; NIHSS must be completed within 6 months of hire
- Orientation: Onboarding will occur with a scheduled orientation every two weeks
- COVID/Flu: Vaccination exemptions may be considered per policy with appropriate forms
Benefits and Support
- Housing: Shared housing options available at approximately $600 per month, based on availability; no family or pets allowed
- Guaranteed hours and stable scheduling within a travel assignment
- Fast credentialing and dedicated support through the assignment
- 24/7 recruiter and travel-support throughout the engagement
- Extension opportunities based on performance and project needs
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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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We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.
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