
Pediatric | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- New Haven, CT
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 15, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $57.64
- Weekly
- $2,075
- Yearly (full-time)
- $107,900
- Start date
- November 6, 2026
This job pays about $57.64/hour — 17% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Connecticut ($49.39/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.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Connecticut right now
- 543 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Connecticut from 6 agencies, 291 of them in New Haven.
- Pay in these listings: $40.77 – $95.00/hour, median $62.10/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Connecticut: $49.39/hour ($102,731/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($95.00/hour across 2 jobs).
Job description
Pediatric Telemetry Registered Nurse Travel Contract – New Haven, CT
Join a 10-week pediatric travel nursing assignment in New Haven, Connecticut, providing telemetry care on consistent night shifts with guaranteed hours and an average 1:4 patient ratio. Bring your pediatric nursing expertise to a collaborative care team supporting infants, children, and adolescents with complex neurological and medical needs. This Connecticut healthcare opportunity is located in a vibrant coastal city known for its historic character, cultural attractions, excellent dining, and convenient access to the broader New England region.
Pediatric Travel Nurse Job Details
- Position: Pediatric Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)
- Location: New Haven, Connecticut
- Assignment Type: 10-week travel nursing contract
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
- Start Date: November 6, 2026
- Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
- Hours: 36 hours per week with guaranteed hours
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Call: Not required
- Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4
- Patient Population: Neonates, infants, children, and adolescents
- Charting: Epic electronic health record (EHR)
- Orientation: 24 hours
- Float: Within the pediatric scope as needed
Pediatric Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license; Connecticut RN licensure must be active before the start date
- At least 2 years of recent pediatric nursing experience, preferably in pediatric telemetry or a comparable specialty
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
- Required experience caring for pediatric patients
- Proficiency with electronic health records; Epic experience preferred
- Experience in a high-acuity or Level I trauma setting preferred
- Seasonal influenza vaccination required according to assignment policy
- Ability to work night shifts and every other weekend
- Eligibility for a travel nursing assignment; candidates residing within 75 miles of the assignment location are not eligible
Pediatric Telemetry RN Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care to pediatric telemetry patients with neurological, neurosurgical, gastrointestinal, and seizure-related diagnoses
- Monitor patients through telemetry, identify changes in condition, and escalate concerns promptly
- Care for patients with epilepsy, seizures, neurosurgical conditions, and other complex pediatric medical needs
- Perform patient assessments, medication administration, IV therapy, blood product administration, and ongoing care planning
- Manage central lines, implanted ports, PICC lines, gastric tubes, chest tubes, TPN, and lipids as indicated
- Support rapid response and pediatric early warning processes when clinically necessary
- Maintain infection prevention, isolation, and personal protective equipment (PPE) standards
- Collaborate with respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, rehabilitation, social services, interpretation services, and other interdisciplinary partners
- Provide family-centered education and communicate effectively with patients, families, and the care team
- Float within the pediatric service line to support patient care needs
Apply now for this pediatric Registered Nurse travel contract in New Haven, CT, and bring your telemetry expertise to a dedicated pediatric healthcare team.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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