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

Join a high-acuity pediatric emergency department as a Pediatric ER Travel Nurse in Little Rock, Arkansas. Make a meaningful difference caring for infants, children, adolescents, and occasional adult patients in a fast-paced Level I pediatric trauma environment.

This pediatric emergency department treats a broad range of conditions, from minor illness to major trauma, while supporting a collaborative team of nurses, paramedics, technicians, respiratory therapists, and physicians. Little Rock offers an inviting blend of riverfront scenery, outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and convenient city amenities.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Pediatric Emergency Department Registered Nurse (Pediatric ER RN)
• Employment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Contract Dates: November 16, 2026 through February 15, 2027
• Location: Little Rock, Arkansas
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,080–$2,190
• Schedule: Approximately 36 hours per week; 12-hour evening shifts, generally 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Weekend coverage is required, with scheduling determined by the manager and scheduler; holidays may be required as needed
• Call: No on-call requirement
• Patient Population: Newborns through patients under 21, with occasional adult patients; approximately 40% of patients may be transfers from other facilities
• Department Profile: 39-bed pediatric emergency department with approximately 65,000 visits annually
• Orientation: Three days of orientation plus specialty testing
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Floating: Not required

Pediatric Emergency RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arkansas or a compact state
• At least 2 years of recent pediatric emergency nursing experience in a large, high-acuity trauma setting
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• TNCC and ENPC certifications are preferred
• Ability to provide emergency nursing care to pediatric patients across a wide range of acuity levels, from minor illness to major trauma
• Successful completion of required specialty testing, orientation, facility compliance requirements, and nicotine screening
• Previous travel nursing experience is not required

Pediatric Emergency Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care to pediatric patients in a fast-paced, high-volume department
• Assess, prioritize, monitor, and stabilize patients presenting with acute illness, injury, and trauma
• Care for patient assignments typically ranging from 1:1 to 1:4, with fast-track assignments generally ranging from 1:5 to 1:6
• Initiate peripheral IVs, perform phlebotomy, administer medications, and complete 12-lead EKGs as appropriate
• Collaborate with paramedics, patient care technicians, respiratory therapists, physicians, and ancillary services during routine care and emergencies
• Respond effectively to pediatric emergencies and major trauma using established emergency procedures and interdisciplinary resources
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in Epic
• Support safe patient flow, transfers, procedures, and disposition planning
• Maintain readiness for high-acuity cases, including airway emergencies, critical transfers, and acute psychiatric presentations requiring medical stabilization

Apply now for this Pediatric Emergency RN travel contract in Little Rock, Arkansas, and join a collaborative team providing exceptional care in a Level I pediatric trauma environment.

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.