Pediatrics RN
Sacramento, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,558/weekOverview
- Start Date11/09/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care523 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatrics position requiring 2+ years pediatric experience, CA RN license, and prior travel experience.
Details
- Primary placement in Pediatrics unit with floating to PICU/NICU
- Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (18:45-7:15)
- Patient ratio of 1:4
- Epic charting system experience required
- Pediatric patient population across MedSurg, Oncology, and Step Down settings
Requirements
- Active CA RN license required
- Current BLS and PALS certifications required
- APHON certification preferred
- Minimum 2 years of pediatric nursing experience required
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- PICU and NICU float experience preferred
- Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and administration of blood and blood products
- Experience with central line and peripheral line care preferred
- Experience with pediatric dosage calculations and emergency medications
- Knowledge of isolation precautions, PPE, and infection prevention
- Experience with respiratory care including chest tubes, suctioning, and oxygen delivery systems
- Familiarity with Pediatric Early Warning Score (PEWS) and Rapid Response Team protocols
- 2 professional references obtained within the past year required
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care across pediatric medical-surgical, oncology, and step-down settings
- Floating to PICU and NICU may be required based on facility needs
- Local candidates accepted at local rate
- Must reside within a 50-mile radius for local rate eligibility
- Returning employees must have a 1-year separation to be eligible to return as a traveler
- Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract
- Holiday coverage required, with only 1 holiday RTO request approved per contract
- Observed holidays include New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
- Must complete lab work within 3-5 days of contract signing
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Facility
Sutter Medical Center
3 nurses recommend working with Sutter Medical Center
Pros
Traveler friendly, unionized in CA, decent staffing, easy drive to SF or Napa
Cons
None
- Short Term Acute Care
- 523 beds
Employer
American Traveler
85 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Savannah was truly perfect. Knowledgeable, responsive, caring, informative, and honest. I didn’t feel like I was apart of a sales scheme. She truly put me at ease during the process. I felt like she had my back and would work to find me what I was looking for. I look forward to working with American Traveler in the future.
Cons
No cons
Recommends working with American Traveler
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With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
About Sacramento, CA
As a Travel Pediatric Nurse in Sacramento, CA here's what you should know:- Lower than many other California cities, closer to the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs around 94°F and lows around 60°F.
- Average winter highs around 54°F and lows around 38°F.
- Plenty of options for short term rentals, relatively easy to find due to the lower cost of living compared to other California cities.
- Car-friendly city with relatively easy traffic.
- Limited public transportation options compared to larger cities.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of trees.
- Sacramento has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants, gastropubs, and breweries.
- Rich art and cultural scene with museums like the Crocker Art Museum.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy games of the Sacramento Kings.
- Plenty of outdoor activities in the city's large parks and recreation areas.
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