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Pediatric | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareAtlanta, GATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Atlanta, GA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 29, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$57.64
Weekly
$2,075
Yearly (full-time)
$107,900
Start date
November 30, 2026

This job pays about $57.64/hour — 28% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Georgia ($44.98/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 Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Atlanta, Georgia

Join a high-acuity pediatric emergency department as a Travel Registered Nurse in Atlanta, Georgia. This 13-week pediatric ER nursing assignment offers trauma experience, competitive weekly pay, and a collaborative care team serving infants, children, and adolescents.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
  • Assignment Length: 13 weeks
  • Start Date: November 30, 2026
  • Nursing Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour shifts
  • Shift Options: Variable day or mid shifts, approximately 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m.
  • Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and holidays as scheduled
  • Emergency Department Setting: Busy pediatric emergency department with more than 50 beds and four trauma rooms
  • Additional Scheduling: Floating to nearby sister campuses may be required based on operational needs
  • Extension Potential: Possible extension after the initial travel nursing assignment

Pediatric Emergency Registered Nurse Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia, in hand at the time of submission
  • At least 2 years of recent emergency department nursing experience
  • Recent pediatric emergency department or pediatric ER experience required
  • Experience caring for pediatric patients ranging from neonates and infants to adolescents
  • Trauma Level I experience required
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association
  • Epic electronic medical record experience preferred
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred but not required
  • Ability to complete required pre-assignment testing, credentialing, and compliance documentation within designated timelines

Pediatric Emergency Nursing Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care to pediatric emergency patients
  • Perform rapid assessments, triage, ongoing monitoring, and timely interventions for patients with a wide range of emergency conditions
  • Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly escalate care for high-acuity and trauma patients
  • Administer medications and treatments in accordance with orders, pediatric safety standards, and department protocols
  • Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
  • Document assessments, interventions, reassessments, and outcomes accurately in Epic
  • Support care delivery across assigned emergency department areas and float to nearby campuses when needed
  • Participate in weekend, holiday, and variable-shift coverage according to the assignment schedule

Based in Atlanta, Georgia, in the 30303 area, this travel nursing opportunity offers the appeal of a vibrant urban setting with diverse dining, cultural attractions, green spaces, and convenient city amenities. Explore this Atlanta assignment and make a meaningful difference in pediatric emergency care. Apply now to join the 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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