Pediatric | Registered Nurse

Pediatric Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – 20-Week Contract in Charlotte, NC

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families as a Pediatric Travel Registered Nurse (RN) in Charlotte, North Carolina. This on-site, 20-week travel nursing assignment supports a 38-bed pediatric unit caring for patients from neonates through adolescents, including pediatric medical-surgical and hematology/oncology patients. Join a collaborative healthcare team with an average patient ratio of 1:5–6, self-scheduling, and access to multidisciplinary support services. Charlotte, known as the Queen City, offers excellent dining, professional sports, arts and entertainment, outdoor parks, and convenient access to urban and natural attractions.

Pediatric Travel Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,490–$1,570
• Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
• Start Date: October 12, 2026
• Assignment Duration: Approximately 20 weeks, ending March 1, 2027
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; three 12-hour shifts
• Shift: Day shift, 6:45 a.m.–7:15 p.m.
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Call Requirement: None
• Patient Population: Ages 0–17, including pediatric medical-surgical and hematology/oncology patients
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:5–6
• Floating: Must be willing to float to PICU and NICU as needed
• Charting: EPIC
• Orientation: 24 hours, plus required hospital orientation during the first week

Pediatric Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent pediatric nursing experience required
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina or a Compact state; pending license may be considered for submission
• Current BLS certification
• Current PALS certification
• Experience administering and monitoring chemotherapy
• Experience caring for pediatric oncology patients
• Strong skills in peripheral IV insertion, phlebotomy, port care, and central or implanted line management
• Ability to care for patients across the neonatal, infant, pediatric, and adolescent age groups
• Willingness to comply with required pre-start testing and orientation activities
• Seasonal influenza vaccination is required; medical or religious exemptions may be considered

Pediatric Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to pediatric medical-surgical and hematology/oncology patients
• Assess patients, develop and implement individualized care plans, and evaluate outcomes
• Administer chemotherapy and monitor patients for therapeutic response and adverse reactions
• Perform medication administration, pediatric assessments, IV starts, lab draws, and line care
• Manage ports, central lines, implanted lines, and peripheral vascular access according to established standards
• Maintain appropriate isolation precautions and use personal protective equipment correctly
• Communicate changes in patient condition to providers and the interdisciplinary care team
• Document care accurately in EPIC and use unit communication tools, including SBAR
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, social services, physical therapy, interpretation services, and other support departments
• Float to PICU or NICU when assigned and support safe patient care across the pediatric service line

Apply now for this Pediatric Registered Nurse travel contract in Charlotte, North Carolina, and join a supportive healthcare team serving children and families.

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.