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Pediatric Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract in Little Rock, Arkansas

Apply for a Pediatric ER RN travel nursing job in Little Rock, Arkansas, and join a high-acuity pediatric emergency care team serving patients from birth through young adulthood. This 13-week travel nurse contract is based in a Level I pediatric trauma setting with a fast-paced emergency department treating minor illnesses, complex conditions, and major trauma. Little Rock offers access to outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and a welcoming community.

Pediatric Travel Nurse Job Details

• Position: Pediatric Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)
• Contract Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Contract Dates: November 16, 2026 – February 15, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,080–$2,190
• Location: Little Rock, Arkansas
• Healthcare Setting: Pediatric Emergency Department; Level I pediatric trauma environment
• Schedule: Approximately 36 hours per week, typically three 12-hour evening shifts
• Shift Duration: 12-hour evening shifts, approximately 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend; weekend scheduling may include Saturday and Sunday shifts plus one weekday shift
• Holiday Coverage: Required as needed
• Call: No on-call requirement
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Orientation: Three days of orientation and specialty testing
• Floating: Not required

Pediatric Emergency RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arkansas or a valid compact-state RN license
• At least 2 years of recent pediatric emergency nursing experience
• Experience in a large, high-acuity pediatric emergency department or Level I trauma environment
• Current BLS and PALS certifications
• TNCC and ENPC certifications preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience is not required
• Ability to complete required specialty testing, facility orientation, and compliance requirements
• Successful completion of required nicotine screening
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and pediatric emergency response skills

Pediatric Emergency Department RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, and timely emergency nursing care to pediatric patients from birth through under 21 years of age, with occasional adult patients
• Care for patients with conditions ranging from minor illness to major trauma, including transfers from other hospitals
• Manage patients in a busy pediatric emergency department with high daily volumes and varied acuity
• Perform patient assessments, medication administration, IV therapy, monitoring, reassessment, and discharge education
• Initiate peripheral IVs and perform phlebotomy as appropriate to scope and department practice
• Perform 12-lead EKGs and collaborate with paramedics, patient care technicians, respiratory therapists, physicians, and ancillary teams
• Respond effectively to emergency situations, trauma activations, and code events using standardized emergency equipment and established procedures
• Support care for medically stabilized behavioral health patients awaiting transfer to an appropriate psychiatric facility
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and promote continuity of care during admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Participate in a collaborative team model with available IV, transport, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and other support services

Apply now for this Pediatric Emergency Department RN travel contract in Little Rock, Arkansas, and join a dedicated pediatric healthcare team.

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.