Pediatric | Registered Nurse

Pediatric Travel Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Travel Contract in Abilene, Texas

Apply now for a Pediatric Registered Nurse travel nursing job in Abilene, Texas, featuring 12-hour night shifts, a manageable 1:4 patient ratio, and a supportive West Texas healthcare team. Join a collaborative pediatric nursing unit and care for neonates, infants, children, adolescents, and occasional adults during this 13-week travel RN contract.

Pediatric Travel Nurse Job Details

• Location: Abilene, Texas
• Specialty: Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN)
• Employment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,730–$1,820
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, children, adolescents, and occasional adults
• Scrubs: Navy

Pediatric Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand at the time of submission
• At least 3 years of pediatric nursing experience
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Willingness to float to the NICU and, when needed, other units or campuses
• Ability to work every other weekend and complete the full travel contract schedule
• Experience with electronic health records preferred; Allscripts or Altera familiarity is a plus
• Community hospital experience preferred
• CPHON, NRP, or OCN certification preferred
• Ability to complete required compliance documentation and onboarding items within established timelines

Pediatric Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to pediatric and neonatal patients across a range of acuity levels.
• Perform assessments, develop and implement individualized care plans, administer medications, and evaluate patient responses.
• Care for patients requiring IV therapy, central and peripheral line management, enteral feedings, oxygen therapy, tracheostomy care, telemetry, and other pediatric interventions.
• Support patients with complex needs, including seizure disorders, neuromuscular conditions, respiratory concerns, hyperbilirubinemia, and postoperative care.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly initiate appropriate interventions, including participation in rapid response processes when indicated.
• Collaborate with providers, respiratory services, pharmacy, rehabilitation, social services, radiology, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Provide family-centered education, emotional support, breastfeeding or breast milk handling support, and discharge teaching.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record.
• Serve as a charge nurse when assigned and help promote effective coordination of unit activities.
• Float to the NICU or other designated areas while maintaining safe, high-quality patient care.

About Abilene, Texas

Abilene offers travel nurses a welcoming West Texas community with local arts, dining, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to the surrounding region. This on-site pediatric nursing opportunity combines meaningful patient care with the flexibility and professional experience of a travel RN contract.

Apply now to join the pediatric healthcare team in Abilene, Texas, and take the next step in your travel nursing career.

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.