Pediatric | Registered Nurse

Pediatric/NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Baltimore, MD

Seeking an experienced Pediatric/NICU Registered Nurse for a 13-week contract caring for neonates, infants, and pediatric patients in Baltimore, Maryland.

Join a compassionate pediatric nursing team supporting medically complex patients while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team. This Baltimore, Maryland nursing opportunity offers the chance to provide high-quality care in a vibrant city known for its rich history, waterfront attractions, cultural experiences, and welcoming neighborhoods.

Pediatric RN Job Details

• Location: Baltimore, Maryland 21209
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour shifts
• Shift: Rotating days and nights; overnight shifts are approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m., with day shifts approximately 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, and pediatric patients
• Patient Ratio: Typically 1:3, with up to 1:4 for lower-acuity patients
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Holidays as scheduled
• On-Call: Not required
• Floating: May be required within the pediatric specialty or sister units

Pediatric/NICU Registered Nurse Requirements

• Active Maryland or Compact Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 2 years of pediatric nursing or NICU nursing experience
• Recent experience caring for patients with tracheostomies and ventilators is required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Current Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
• Strong pediatric medication calculation and clinical assessment skills
• Comfort with rotating day and night shifts, weekend coverage, and floating within scope
• Current influenza vaccination is required

Pediatric and Neonatal Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to neonates, infants, and pediatric patients
• Care for patients with prematurity, apnea of prematurity, retinopathy of prematurity, bronchopulmonary or chronic lung disease, cardiac defects, feeding difficulties, neonatal abstinence syndrome, and iatrogenic withdrawal
• Manage and monitor tracheostomies, ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, PICCs, central lines, peripheral lines, and TPN/lipids
• Perform pediatric assessments, administer medications, and monitor patient responses to treatment
• Provide enteral feedings, including bottle, breast, and gavage feedings
• Apply infection prevention, isolation, seizure, dysrhythmia, and pediatric early warning practices
• Assist with blood and blood product administration, phlebotomy, and central line care as clinically indicated
• Recognize changes in patient condition and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate timely interventions
• Float within the pediatric specialty scope as needed to support quality patient care

Apply now for this Pediatric/NICU Registered Nurse contract opportunity in Baltimore, Maryland.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We 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.