Pediatrics RN
New Haven, CT
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 4, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Pediatrics RN with CT or compact license, 2+ years of pediatric experience, and prior travel nursing experience for a day/night shift role.

Details

• Pediatrics unit scheduled on the Bridgeport campus
• Float requirement to Yale New Haven children's units based on need
• Patient ratio average of 1:4
• Day shift (3x12 Hours, 7:00-19:00) or Night shift (3x12 Hours, 19:30-7:30)
• Weekend requirement of every other weekend
• Pediatric MedSurg, Pediatric Neuro, Pediatric Ortho, and Cardiovascular work settings
• On-unit telemetry monitoring
• Epic charting system experience required

Requirements

• Active CT or Compact RN license required (pending license accepted)
• BLS and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of pediatric nursing experience required (1.5 years accepted with Level I trauma or travel experience)
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Trauma Center experience at a large facility required
• Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and administration of blood/blood products
• Experience with pediatric dosage calculations and anti-seizure medications
• Experience assisting with lumbar puncture and managing seizure disorders
• Respiratory care skills including oral/nasal suctioning, oxygen delivery systems, and high flow O2
• Gastrointestinal skills including feedings (bottle, breast, gavage) and NG tube insertion/management
• Breastfeeding support and handling of breast milk
• Experience with fractures and orthopedic care
• Knowledge of hyperbilirubinemia management
• Infection prevention skills including isolation precautions and PPE use
• Wound assessment and care skills
• Insertion and management of indwelling urinary catheters
• 1 professional reference required

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to pediatric patients across MedSurg, Neuro, Ortho, and Cardiovascular settings
• Large Level I Trauma Center and Academic Medical Center environment with 1000+ beds
• Required to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities as needed
• RTO requests greater than 7 days require approval, with auto-approval available for up to 7 days
• Candidates must be gone 2 years from previous permanent staff positions to return as a traveler
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required, with exemptions available only for religious or medical reasons
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Local candidates within 75 miles of the hospital are not accepted