Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics - $1,500 per week

American Traveler; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 48,216 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical insurance

Generous 401(k) match

Substantial housing stipends

24/7 support

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Travel RN in Pediatrics for a 13-week assignment in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Candidates must have an active NC RN license and a minimum of one year of pediatric hematology/oncology acute care experience. Responsibilities include central line care and chemotherapy administration. Benefits include premium medical and dental insurance, generous 401(k) match, and substantial housing stipends. The position offers 36 hours per week with 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year pediatric hematology/oncology acute care experience.
• Strong pediatric assessment and critical thinking skills required.
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility.

Responsibilities

• Central line care and chemotherapy administration.
• Pediatric assessment and bedside telemetry monitoring.
• Work with a supportive team in a pediatric unit.

Skills

Pediatric assessment

Central line management

Chemotherapy administration

Critical thinking

Proficiency in Epic EMR

Education

Active NC RN license or compact RN license

BLS certification

PALS preferred

Tools

Epic EMR

Alaris IV Pump

Omnicell

Job description

Travel RN - Pediatrics

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatrics for a travel nursing job in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatrics
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 11, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Details

• Work in a 16-bed Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (PHO) unit and 16-bed Pediatric Adolescent (PA) unit within a 885-bed Level 1 Trauma, academic teaching hospital
• Patient population includes leukemia, solid tumors, sickle cell crisis, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, behavioral health overlay, and general adolescent medicine
• Average census of 14–32 patients per day across both units
• RN-to-patient ratio of 1:4–5 on the Peds Adolescent Medicine unit; CNA ratio of 1:6–16
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p–7a (1830–0700), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call requirements
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Floating required between PHO, PA, and other units within Brenner Children’s (excluding Peds ED)
• EMR: Epic; IV Pump: Alaris; Medication Dispensing: Omnicell
• Bedside telemetry monitoring available; no telemetry technician on unit

Requirements

• Active NC RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• BLS required; PALS preferred for PA unit placement
• Minimum 1 year of pediatric hematology/oncology acute care experience for PHO placement
• Minimum 1 year of pediatric acute care experience for PA placement, with most recent experience within the last year
• Proficiency in central line management and chemotherapy administration required
• Strong pediatric assessment and critical thinking skills required
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Professional reference from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN dated within the last year required for consideration
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Must have been separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include central line care, chemo administration, pediatric assessment, and bedside telemetry monitoring
• Department support includes CNAs, Receptionist/HUC, Charge Nurse, Phlebotomy, IV/VAT Team, Resource Nurse (availability varies), RT (24/7), Hospitalist (24/7), and Intensivist (24/7)
• Orientation includes a New Employee Orientation (NEO) followed by 2 days of departmental orientation
• Schedule is set on a 6-week cycle
• Unit culture is team-oriented, supportive, and family-centered with a strong emphasis on professional growth, education, and safety
• Scrub color: Royal blue; pediatric-appropriate scrub tops are permitted
• Free parking is available on-site
• First-time travelers with a strong pediatric background will be considered

Benefits

• Premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of assignment
• Generous 401(k) match
• Substantial housing stipends and tax‑free stipend amount to be determined
• 24/7 support and access to in‑house clinicians

American Traveler Job ID #P-697524. Pay package based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation).