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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

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 Nurse Assignment – Springfield, Massachusetts

Apply now for a Pediatric Travel Nurse (RN) assignment in Springfield, MA, providing inpatient acute care to patients from the neonatal period through age 21. Join a multidisciplinary pediatric healthcare team caring for children and adolescents with medical, surgical, oncology, trauma, orthopedic, and behavioral health needs. This travel nursing opportunity offers consistent night shifts, a collaborative clinical environment, and the chance to make a meaningful impact across a diverse pediatric population.

Pediatric Travel Nurse Job Details

  • Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,200–$2,320
  • Assignment Start: November 2, 2026
  • Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
  • Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
  • Unit: 45-bed inpatient acute care pediatric unit
  • Patient Ratios: Approximately 1 nurse to 4–5 patients
  • Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and every other holiday
  • Work Environment: On-site

Springfield offers the character and culture of a historic New England city, with access to museums, performing arts, local dining, outdoor recreation, and the scenic Pioneer Valley. Its central location provides convenient access to nearby communities and regional attractions.

Pediatric Registered Nurse Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts or eligibility to practice in Massachusetts
  • At least 2 years of professional pediatric nursing experience
  • Experience caring for pediatric patients in an inpatient acute care setting
  • Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and meet every-other-weekend and every-other-holiday requirements
  • Strong patient assessment, clinical judgment, communication, and interdisciplinary teamwork skills

Pediatric RN Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive inpatient nursing care to pediatric patients from the neonatal period through age 21
  • Assess patient conditions, develop and implement individualized nursing care plans, and evaluate clinical progress
  • Care for patients with medical, surgical, oncology, trauma, orthopedic, and behavioral health diagnoses
  • Administer medications and treatments safely while monitoring therapeutic response and changes in patient condition
  • Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, support services, patients, and families to coordinate care
  • Educate patients and families regarding treatments, medications, recovery, and ongoing care needs
  • Maintain accurate electronic clinical documentation and communicate patient updates during nursing handoffs
  • Float as needed to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and Continuing Care Nursery

Apply now for this Pediatric Registered Nurse travel assignment and join a leading pediatric healthcare team in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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