Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics - $2,485 per week

Cross Country Nurses; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salary

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) plan

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatrics for a travel assignment on a pediatric floor in New Britain, CT. The role involves caring for children with chronic conditions, including those with trachs and vents, in collaboration with respiratory therapists.

This position requires an RN with pediatric experience and may involve evening shifts. Assignment duration is 13 weeks with 40 hours per week, starting 10/12/2026 and ending 01/09/2027, with housing options and benefits

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications: RN license with pediatric experience, respiratory/vented patient experience strongly preferred.
• Must have a minimum of 0 years of experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior travel experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing IVs, gastro tubes, trachs, vents, and infusions, following unit-specific procedures and protocols.
• Suctioning and patient care support are part of daily duties.
• Nurses will not manage ventilators; respiratory therapists handle vent settings and weaning.

Skills

Pediatrics

RN

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatrics for a travel nursing job in New Britain, Connecticut.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatrics
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Pediatric Care Nurse (RN) for a pediatric floor in a healthcare organization. The position involves caring for children with chronic complex conditions, including congenital and genetic disorders, in a step-down setting. The nurse will support patients with trachs, vents, gastro tubes, and other medical needs, working alongside respiratory therapists. This role requires a compassionate approach to long-term pediatric patient care.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 8-hour evening shifts, 40 hours per week, starting 10/12/2026 and ending 01/09/2027.
• Required Qualifications: RN license with pediatric experience, respiratory/vented patient experience strongly preferred. Must have a minimum of 0 years of experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior travel experience is preferred.
• Responsibilities include managing IVs, gastro tubes, trachs, vents, and infusions, following unit-specific procedures and protocols.
• The unit consists of 28 beds and serves children aged 2 months to 18 years with chronic conditions.
• Nurses will not manage ventilators; respiratory therapists handle vent settings and weaning.
• Suctioning and patient care support are part of daily duties.
• Profiles must be complete, accurate, and easy to review; any issues will be sent back for corrections.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1320825. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Pediatric Floor

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus