Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics
Upper Marlboro, MD
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel nursing job for a Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) with NICU experience near Washington, D.C. — 13-week travel contract, rotating 12-hour shifts. Immediate openings for neonatal and pediatric nurses who want to join a collaborative pediatric/neonatal care team.

Job Details

• Location: Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 (Prince George's County) — Maryland nursing jobs, DC metro area access
• Position: Pediatric RN / NICU RN – Travel Nurse (Pediatric Ped/Surg with NICU focus)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: March 23, 2026 (flexible orientation dates available)
• Shifts: Rotating 3 x 12-hour shifts (Day: 07:00–19:30 / Night: 19:00–07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1960–$2060/week
• Patient Population: Neonates, Infants, Pediatrics
• Unit: 13-bed inpatient Pediatric Ped/Surg unit with NICU emphasis
• Schedule Requirements: Every other weekend and holiday coverage required; floating within specialty (including Baltimore sister campus)

Qualifications (Job Requirements)

• Minimum 2 years recent Pediatric RN experience with NICU exposure (NICU RN experience preferred)
• Active Maryland RN license or Compact RN license (must be active at time of submission)
• BLS (AHA) and PALS (AHA) required; NRP (AAP or NRP) preferred
• Tracheostomy care/management experience required
• Experience with Epic charting system preferred (electronic health record experience encouraged)
• Comfortable floating within the hospital and to sister campuses
• Two professional references from most recent employers (1 supervisor/manager and 1 charge RN acceptable)
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility (travel nurse eligibility)
• First-time travel nurses accepted — pediatric travel nursing opportunity

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to neonatal and pediatric patients in a sub-acute inpatient setting
• Manage patients with diagnoses such as BPD/chronic lung disease, ROP, feeding difficulties, NAS, congenital cardiac defects, and more
• Perform specialized clinical skills: tracheostomy care, arterial and central line management, blood product administration
• Support oral-motor rehabilitation, oxygen management, developmental care, and complex feeding plans
• Participate in unit-based procedures including circumcisions and ROP exams
• Provide patient- and family-centered education and psychosocial support to families
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams: respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, social services, and physicians
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record (Epic preferred) and adhere to infection control and isolation precautions
• Float to other units within the specialty as needed to support patient care

Why Join Our Team

• Opportunity to grow as a Pediatric RN and NICU nurse in a supportive clinical environment
• Work near the Washington, D.C. metro area with access to cultural and recreational amenities
• Ideal travel nurse assignment for pediatric/neonatal nurses seeking hands-on clinical experience

Apply now: If you are a Pediatric RN or NICU RN seeking a travel contract in Maryland, click Apply to be considered. Join our healthcare team today and make an impact on neonatal and pediatric patient care in Upper Marlboro, MD. For questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this posting.

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