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Pediatric | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareSpringfield, MATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Springfield, MA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 14, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$62.78
Weekly
$2,260
Yearly (full-time)
$117,520
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
November 2, 2026

This job pays about $62.78/hour — 25% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Massachusetts ($50.27/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nursing Contract – Springfield, MA

Join a fast-paced inpatient pediatric team in Springfield, Massachusetts, as a Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) and provide compassionate, evidence-based care from the neonatal period through age 21. This 13-week pediatric travel nursing opportunity is based in a 45-bed multidisciplinary unit caring for medical, surgical, oncology, trauma, orthopedic, and behavioral health conditions. Enjoy a welcoming New England setting with vibrant community amenities, cultural attractions, and convenient regional travel.

Pediatric Travel RN Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,200–$2,320
  • Specialty: Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Healthcare Setting: Inpatient acute care pediatric unit
  • Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
  • Start Date: November 2, 2026
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks, through January 31, 2027
  • Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts; posted coverage includes 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. schedules
  • Weekend and Holiday Rotation: Every other weekend and every other holiday
  • Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:4–5
  • Float Expectations: May float to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and Continuing Care Nursery

Pediatric Registered Nurse Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Massachusetts
  • At least 2 years of pediatric nursing experience
  • Experience caring for pediatric patients in an inpatient or acute care setting
  • Ability to provide safe, compassionate nursing care across a broad range of pediatric diagnoses and acuity levels
  • Strong patient assessment, communication, teamwork, and clinical decision-making skills
  • Willingness to float to designated pediatric and neonatal specialty units as needed

Pediatric RN Responsibilities

  • Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients from the neonatal period through age 21
  • Assess patient conditions, identify changes in status, and implement individualized nursing plans of care
  • Care for patients with medical, surgical, oncology, trauma, orthopedic, and behavioral health diagnoses
  • Administer medications and treatments safely while monitoring patient responses
  • Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, families, and the multidisciplinary care team
  • Educate patients and caregivers regarding treatments, medications, safety, and discharge planning
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and support continuity of care
  • Adapt to changing patient needs and float to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, or Continuing Care Nursery when required

Apply now for this Pediatric Registered Nurse travel contract in Springfield, Massachusetts, and join a dedicated inpatient 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.

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