Pediatrics RN
Columbia, MO
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Pediatric unit within a hospital setting, including Pediatric MedSurg, Pediatric Oncology, and Pediatric Step Down
• Night shift, 4x12 hours, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• 13-week assignment length
• 36 or 48 hour contracts available
• Patient ratio of 1:4-5
• Cerner charting system preferred but not required
• Floating required, including serving as a Patient Observer (sitter) anywhere in the organization
• Call responsibilities required
• Required to work assigned weekends

Requirements

• Active MO or Compact RN license in hand, no pending licenses accepted
• PALS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and administration of blood and blood products
• Experience with pediatric dosage calculations and anti-seizure medications
• Ability to ambulate, reach, and move objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care to pediatric patients including those with oncology, neurologic, respiratory, and cardiovascular needs
• Routine contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses
• Required to work holidays, with at least 50% of holidays occurring during the contract
• Required to work during inclement weather as needed
• Rotating shifts required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Maximum RTO of 10 days, with none permitted during the first week due to orientation
• Local candidates are accepted; those residing within 50 miles are not eligible, while those residing 51-74 miles away may be offered a local rate
• Local candidates will not be eligible for extensions beyond the initial contract