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Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract – Charlotte, NC

Explore a rewarding pediatric travel nursing job in Charlotte, North Carolina, as a Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) on a 13-week contract. Join a collaborative, well-supported pediatric care team providing compassionate, evidence-based nursing care for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents ages 0–17. This on-site travel nurse opportunity includes medical-surgical, hematology/oncology, and pediatric step-down care for approximately 24 patients daily.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Contract Type: 13-week pediatric travel nursing contract
• Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• End Date: January 25, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,490–$1,570
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts, 6:45 a.m.–7:15 p.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Call Requirement: None
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, children, and adolescents ages 0–17
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:5–6
• Orientation: 24 hours, plus hospital orientation during the first week
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling
• Additional Expectations: Flexibility to float to PICU and NICU as needed
• Time-Off Guidelines: Up to 7 days of pre-approved time off; no time off during the first week

Located in the vibrant Queen City, Charlotte offers an appealing blend of urban energy, welcoming neighborhoods, green spaces, diverse dining, arts, and convenient access to outdoor recreation. This Charlotte, NC nursing opportunity is an excellent fit for an experienced Pediatric RN seeking a supportive travel assignment.

Pediatric Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina or a compact state; a pending license may be considered for submission
• At least 2 years of recent pediatric nursing experience
• Recent experience caring for pediatric medical-surgical and/or hematology/oncology patients
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Experience administering and monitoring chemotherapy
• Experience with pediatric oncology, pediatric step-down care, central lines, implanted ports, peripheral lines, IV starts, and phlebotomy
• Epic experience preferred
• Ability to float within the care team and facility when needed
• Completion of required pre-start testing within 48 hours of signing
• Willingness to meet applicable vaccination and occupational health requirements

Pediatric Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate nursing care to pediatric patients from infancy through adolescence
• Assess patient conditions, develop and implement individualized plans of care, and evaluate outcomes
• Administer medications and chemotherapy according to established protocols
• Monitor patients receiving chemotherapy and promptly identify changes in condition
• Provide nursing care for hematology/oncology, medical-surgical, and pediatric step-down patients
• Perform and document IV starts, lab draws, phlebotomy, peripheral line care, and central line or implanted port care
• Apply isolation precautions and infection-prevention practices
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, providers, and interdisciplinary team members using SBAR
• Document patient care accurately in Epic and maintain clear, timely clinical records
• Float to PICU or NICU when assigned and adapt care practices to the needs of each unit
• Support a positive, family-centered care environment and advocate for pediatric patients

Apply now for this Pediatric Registered Nurse travel contract in Charlotte, North Carolina, and join a collaborative 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.