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Pediatric | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareOmaha, NETravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Omaha, NE
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 21, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$65.56
Weekly
$2,360
Yearly (full-time)
$122,720
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
October 19, 2026

This job pays about $65.56/hour — 61% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Nebraska ($40.74/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 Nebraska right now

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  • Pay in these listings: $16.67 – $112/hour, median $63.11/hour.
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Job description

Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) - ECMO Specialist Travel Assignment in Omaha, Nebraska

Join a specialized pediatric critical care team in Omaha, NE, where your Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) skills will support neonates, infants, and pediatric patients in a fast-paced ECMO environment. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers advanced ICU experience, exposure to Cardiohelp and ECMO management, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a respected Midwest healthcare community.

Job Details

  • Position: Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) - ECMO Specialist
  • Location: Omaha, NE 68114
  • Assignment Type: Travel Nurse Job
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,360 - $2,480
  • Shift: 12-hour nights
  • Hours Per Week: 36
  • Start Date: October 19, 2026
  • Patient Ratio: 1:2
  • Orientation: 36 hours
  • Weekend Requirement: Every 3rd weekend
  • Setting: Pediatric critical care and ECMO services supporting NICU, PICU, and CVPICU

Job Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
  • First-time travelers are welcome to apply
  • Current Registered Nurse license required
  • BLS and PALS certifications required
  • Experience with Cardiohelp required
  • Strong critical care background supporting pediatric, neonatal, and ICU patients
  • Experience with ECMO management, including VA ECMO and VV ECMO
  • Ability to work nights, weekends, and rotating unit needs as assigned
  • Epic experience preferred
  • Charge nurse experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Serve as an ECMO pump specialist for pediatric and neonatal patients with cardiac and non-cardiac needs
  • Monitor and manage VA ECMO and VV ECMO support safely and effectively
  • Provide bedside pediatric ICU nursing care when ECMO patients are not present
  • Float between NICU, PICU, and CVPICU based on unit needs
  • Maintain a 1:2 patient ratio while delivering high-quality, compassionate care
  • Operate Cardiohelp systems and participate in ongoing drills, education, and competency development
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, phlebotomy, and social services
  • Support patients with complex diagnoses and advanced monitoring needs
  • Follow established protocols, infection prevention practices, and unit-specific procedures

Why This Travel Nursing Opportunity Stands Out

  • Work in a specialized pediatric critical care environment with advanced ECMO exposure
  • Gain hands-on experience in a high-acuity setting with a team focused on innovation and patient safety
  • Enjoy a supportive travel assignment in a vibrant, family-friendly Midwest city

Apply now to join this Pediatric Registered Nurse - ECMO Specialist travel assignment in Omaha, Nebraska.

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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