Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics
Dayton, OH
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs
$2,324/weekOverview
- Start Date11/09/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Apply for a Pediatric Emergency Department RN travel assignment in Dayton, Ohio, and provide compassionate, evidence-based care to children and families. This 13-week travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to join a dedicated pediatric emergency care team in a fast-paced emergency department while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Dayton is a welcoming, family-oriented community known for its rich aviation heritage, accessible neighborhoods, parks, cultural attractions, and convenient Midwest location.
Travel RN Job Details
- Location: Dayton, Ohio
- Assignment Type: 13-week pediatric emergency department travel nursing assignment
- Start Date: November 9, 2026
- End Date: February 8, 2027
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,070–$2,180
- Schedule: Five 8-hour night shifts per week
- Shift Duration: 8 hours
- Shift Time: 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
- Weekly Hours: 40
- Orientation: 16 hours
- Dress Code: Navy scrubs with navy or black scrub pants
- Assignment Environment: Smoke-free facility and campus
Pediatric Emergency RN Job Requirements
- At least 2 years of recent pediatric emergency department nursing experience
- Active, unrestricted Ohio RN license or a valid Compact RN license in hand at the time of submission
- BSN required
- Current CPR certification
- Current PALS certification
- Strong pediatric assessment, triage, emergency response, and patient prioritization skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a changing, high-acuity pediatric emergency care environment
- Ability to float among emergency department locations and pediatric inpatient units according to staffing needs
- One recent professional reference from a manager, assistant nurse manager, supervisor, or director in the applicant’s specialty
- Influenza vaccination required; medical exemptions may be considered
Pediatric Emergency Department RN Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients in the emergency department using current standards of care and professional nursing practice
- Perform focused and comprehensive pediatric assessments, identify changes in condition, and implement timely interventions based on patient acuity
- Deliver patient- and family-centered care while supporting a positive experience for children, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing colleagues, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate treatment plans
- Float to other emergency department locations, including a mental health crisis setting, and to pediatric specialty units such as medical-surgical, PICU, NICU, or transitional care when census and staffing require
- Manage an assignment of approximately 1–4 patients based on acuity and unit needs, with the ability to manage a patient team when assigned
- Adapt quickly to changing census, patient flow, and staffing priorities while maintaining safe and efficient patient care
- Accurately document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care plans in accordance with clinical and regulatory standards
Apply now for this Pediatric Emergency Department RN travel nursing opportunity in Dayton, Ohio.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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About Dayton, OH
As a travel nurse in Dayton, OH here's what you should know:- Dayton's cost of living is 16% lower than the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, making it an affordable place to live.
- Average summer highs are around 85°F and winter lows around 20°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Dayton, with options available in various neighborhoods.
- Dayton is car-friendly with easy access to highways.
- Public transportation is available but not as extensive as in larger cities.
- Dayton has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities and hospitals.
- Dayton offers a vibrant food scene with independent eateries and a local craft brew scene.
- There are also unique shops, live music venues, and opportunities for world-class performing arts.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can explore aviation history at multiple museums and parks, including the Wright Brothers National Museum and the National Museum of the U.S.
- Air Force.
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