Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics ER - Emergency Room
Austin, TX
First Connect Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

🔥 HIGH-PAYING 48-HOUR NIGHT-SHIFT PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY ROOM (PEDI ED) RN CONTRACT – AUSTIN, TX

An immediate 13-week travel contract opening is available for an experienced Pediatric Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) in Northwest Austin, Texas (Williamson/Travis County). Operating within a modern 18-bed dedicated pediatric emergency department featuring 2 trauma resuscitation suites and 3 rapid vertical care rooms (averaging 65–70 pediatric patients daily), this high-earning role features a 48-hour overnight schedule (18:45 PM – 07:15 AM / 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM, four 12-hour shifts guaranteed weekly with built-in overtime). PREMIER 48-HOUR NIGHT PACKAGE ($2,671/WEEK)! BUILT-IN OVERTIME COMPENSATION! ZERO MANDATORY ON-CALL! DEDICATED PEDIATRIC TRAUMA SETTING! SOUGHT-AFTER AUSTIN METRO LOCATION! The clinical team delivers rapid resuscitation, critical stabilization, airway intervention, and acute emergency care across neonates, infants, young children, and adolescents. If you are an acute pediatric emergency nurse skilled in rapid pediatric triage, trauma resuscitations, pediatric IV access, advanced weight-based medication administration, and respiratory stabilization looking to earn $2,671/week in Texas, this assignment is built for you!

💰 PRE-CALCULATED PAY PACKAGE (48-Hour Week)

• Weekly Gross: $2,671.00
• Weekly Tax-Free Stipend: $1,267.00
• Hourly W2 Regular Rate: $27.00/hr (40 regular hours)
• Hourly W2 Overtime Rate: $40.50/hr (8 weekly OT hours included)
• (Local clinicians accepted at an adjusted local bill structure).

📅 SHIFT & POSITION DETAILS

• Schedule: Night shifts, 4x12-Hours (18:45 PM – 07:15 AM / 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM).
• Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours guaranteed weekly (40 regular hours + 8 overtime hours).
• Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks (November 29, 2026 – February 27, 2027).
• On-Call Requirements: NO ON-CALL REQUIRED!
• Weekend & Holiday Coverage: Rotational weekend and holiday coverage per departmental operational schedule.
• Department Setting & Capacity: 18-bed pediatric emergency department (including 2 fully equipped resuscitation/trauma bays) plus 3 fast-track/vertical care exam rooms, managing an average daily census of 65–70 patient visits (Dept: Emergency Dept - Trauma 1 - Pediatric 001 / 12070).
• Clinical Scope & Specialty Care:
  • Rapid pediatric triage, vital sign assessment, and acuity scoring tailored to neonatal, infant, and pediatric populations.
  • Resuscitation and stabilization for pediatric trauma, respiratory distress/failure (croup, bronchiolitis, asthma, RSV), status epilepticus, sepsis, and dehydration.
  • Pediatric vascular access initiation (peripheral IVs, scalp veins, ultrasound-guided placement, intraosseous access assist) and fluid resuscitation.
  • Safe administration and calculation of weight-based emergency medications, anti-infectives, bronchodilators, and continuous infusions.
  • Assisting with emergency interventions: pediatric bag-valve-mask ventilation, intubation assistance, procedural sedation monitoring, lumbar punctures, and wound care.
  • Direct collaborative care alongside pediatric emergency physicians, respiratory therapists, and specialized transport teams.
• EMR System: Cerner electronic health record.

🚨 REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION

• Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of dedicated acute care Pediatric Emergency Department or mixed ED RN clinical experience with significant pediatric volume.
• Licensure: Active Texas RN License or Compact/NLC Multistate License strictly in hand at submittal (with active Nursys report).
• Certifications Required at Submittal (Must all be active and attached):
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association (AHA) only.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) — AHA only.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) — AHA only.
• Preferred Certifications: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) / de-escalation training.

✨ APPLICATION PROCESS Avoid administrative processing delays on broad public job boards. Apply directly to this posting to lock in your file with our specialized pediatric emergency recruitment team. We guarantee 100% upfront financial transparency, immediate credential checklist mapping, and prioritized clinical review!