Peds RN
Bismarck, ND
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatrics position requiring ND or compact licensure, BLS and PALS certification, and 2 years of Peds/MS nursing experience.

Details

• 13-week travel contract on a night shift schedule in an acute care Pediatrics unit at a Level 2 trauma facility
• 7-bed unit with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2-3
• Patient population ranges from ages 0-18 with diagnoses including stable MS, intermediate peds, surgical/ortho, GI, MVAs, respiratory conditions, diabetes, seizures, failure to thrive, and occasional bili babies
• Unit also performs pre-op and second phase care for some pediatric patients
• Uses Epic EMR
• RNs are required to titrate drips including Tylenol, Keppra, and Insulin (candidates without Insulin experience will still be considered)
• No charge nurse on shift, with only two nurses working together on the unit
• Patient care techs available when census exceeds 5
• Pediatrician in house 7 days a week until 5pm, on call overnight
• RT in house 24/7 supporting CPAP, high flow, and nasal cannula equipment with minimal troubleshooting required
• Telemetry monitored remotely by staff on another floor using Philips monitors; RNs are not required to read or interpret strips
• Shift options include days (7a-7p), nights (7p-7a), or day/night rotation with self-scheduling based on seniority; block scheduling may be considered
• Every other weekend or every third weekend required
• 2 holidays required per year
• No call or standby requirement
• Floating required as census fluctuates, primarily to NICU and newborn nursery, with possible utilization for 1:1 sitting

Requirements

• Active ND or compact RN license required
• BLS and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Peds/MS nursing experience required
• Must be able to titrate drips
• PICU and NICU experience preferred
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Work on a locked, zoo-themed unit with a close-knit team, featuring themed patient rooms, play rooms, and an aquarium-themed bathtub room
• Successful candidates demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work independently
• Any color scrubs permitted
• Unit-specific orientation consists of two 12-hour shifts
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility and may not currently hold full-time, part-time, or PRN status with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be requested upfront per 13-week contract; additional RTO requests will not be approved after submission