Pediatrics RN
Columbia, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Pediatrics RN for a night shift hospital assignment requiring PALS certification and 2 years of experience.

Details

• Pediatrics unit within a hospital setting
• Patient ratio of 1:4-5
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• 36 or 48 hour contracts available
• Floating is mandatory, including serving as a Patient Observer (sitter) anywhere in the organization
• Required to take call
• Required to work assigned weekends
• Cerner charting system preferred

Requirements

• Active MO or Compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration (no pending licenses)
• PALS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and administration of blood and blood products
• Experience with pediatric dosage calculations and medication administration, including anti-seizure medications
• Experience with respiratory care including oxygen delivery systems and oral/nasal suctioning
• Experience with GI care including feedings (bottle, breast, gavage) and NG tube management
• Experience with indwelling urinary catheter insertion and management
• Experience with wound assessment, care, and infection prevention/isolation precautions
• Ability to ambulate, reach, and move objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs

Additional Information

• Provide nursing care to pediatric patients across MedSurg, oncology, and step-down settings
• Required to work at least 50% of holidays occurring during the contract
• Rotating shifts, holiday coverage, and work during inclement weather required
• Maximum 10 days RTO, with none allowed during the first week due to orientation
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted, though those within 50 miles are not eligible and those 51-74 miles away may be offered at a local rate
• Local candidates are not eligible for extensions beyond the initial contract
• Travelers may work up to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts before a mandatory 6-month break is required before returning in an agency capacity