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Pediatric | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareRockford, ILTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Rockford, IL
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 15, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$52.36
Weekly
$1,885
Yearly (full-time)
$98,020
Start date
November 2, 2026

This job pays about $52.36/hour — 13% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois ($46.15/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 (Pediatric RN) Travel Nursing Job in Rockford, Illinois

Position Overview

Join a dedicated pediatric nursing team as an experienced Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) on a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Rockford, Illinois. Provide compassionate, high-quality care to children in a collaborative, on-site hospital setting while enjoying a welcoming Midwest community with outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and family-friendly amenities.

Travel RN Job Details

  • Specialty: Pediatric Registered Nurse / Pediatric Travel Nurse
  • Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
  • Location: Rockford, Illinois
  • Start Date: November 2, 2026
  • End Date: January 30, 2027
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,840–$1,930
  • Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
  • Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Additional Scheduling: Weekends and holidays as needed
  • Work Setting: On-site hospital environment

Pediatric Registered Nurse Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Illinois
  • At least 2 years of recent pediatric nursing experience
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
  • Ability to work 12-hour night shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed
  • Electronic health record experience preferred; Epic experience is a plus
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
  • Pediatric nursing certification, such as Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN), preferred
  • Must meet applicable travel assignment distance requirements

Pediatric RN Responsibilities

  • Deliver safe, compassionate, and developmentally appropriate nursing care to pediatric patients
  • Perform comprehensive patient assessments and monitor conditions throughout each shift
  • Administer medications and treatments in accordance with established standards and provider orders
  • Collaborate with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient-centered care
  • Educate patients and caregivers about treatment plans, medications, and ongoing care needs
  • Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the electronic health record
  • Respond promptly to changes in patient condition and participate in emergency interventions as needed
  • Support a respectful, inclusive, and patient-centered pediatric care environment

Apply now for this Pediatric Registered Nurse travel assignment in Rockford, Illinois, and join a compassionate 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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