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LanceSoft pays Travel Pediatrics Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $2,700 per week, followed by MedPro Healthcare Staffing ($2,526) and TotalMed RN ($2,520). For comparison, the Washington average for Travel Pediatrics Emergency Department Nurses is $2,418 per week — LanceSoft pays 12% more.

Only Tacoma, Washington reports pay data for Travel Pediatrics Emergency Department Nurses, averaging $2,411 per week. Tacoma, Washington also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,700. For comparison, the Washington average for Travel Pediatrics Emergency Department Nurses is $2,418 per week, roughly in line with Tacoma, Washington.

Gig Harbor, Washington and Renton, Washington pay Pediatrics Emergency Department Nurses the most, both averaging $44 per hour. Gig Harbor, Washington also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Washington average for Registered Nurses is $59 per hour — Gig Harbor, Washington and Renton, Washington pay 26% less.

California pays Travel Pediatrics Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $2,731 per week, followed by Nevada ($2,552) and Arizona ($2,292). California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,451. For comparison, the Washington average for Travel Pediatrics Emergency Department Nurses is $2,418 per week — California pays 13% more.

Registered Nurses who provide direct patient care, administer medications, coordinate treatment plans, and monitor patient conditions across diverse healthcare settings including hospitals, clinics and outpatient centers, home health and hospice, schools and public health settings, travel nursing assignments, corrections, long-term acute care, and non-bedside roles such as case management, informatics, education, and telehealth.

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